2008 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Astra | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1239 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |