Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP less power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
5.2 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1300 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.11 m
4.18 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.46 m
Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
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Turning diameter:
10.1 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Seat Leon, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Seat Leon has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Seat Leon quality could be a bit better.
