The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 32,600

€ 24,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 5.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56
71.3
77.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
166.8
104.8
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5F
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
464 mi
Range
663 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft