Opel Astra 3 Doors (2005 – 2009) vs SEAT Leon (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Opel Astra 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 185 hp. It has the higher top speed: 233 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,110 kg against 1,151 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 3 Doors
2005 – 2009
|
SEAT
Leon
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 18 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 200 hp | 85 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 320 Nm | 130 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 13.6 s | 7.8 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 233 km/h | 172 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.3 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,750 – 1,801 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,110 – 1,305 kg | 1,151 – 1,334 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

