The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 35,600

€ 23,300
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 1.7 CDTI is 2.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.09 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
P-J
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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.)
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 1.7 CDTI
59 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
773 mi
Range
163 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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