The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 35,100

€ 23,300

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56
71.3
77.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
59.4 in
102.2
166.8
105.7
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5F
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
478 mi
Range
773 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 290
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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