The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 24,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5F
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
483 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft