Seat Leon 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.54 m | |
| Seat Leon is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Leon is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 587 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Leon has 87 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 1.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Seat Leon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 5000 | |
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