The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 18,500

€ 35,600

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
59.4
71.4
79.3
60.2
70.4
79.9
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.4 in
Height
60.2 in
105.7
174
106.3
176.8
174 in
Length
176.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.83 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
P-J
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
113 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
24 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
490 mi
Range
163 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
49.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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