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Nissan Leaf vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (217 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Leaf or Vauxhall Astra?

Nissan Leaf vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leaf

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Nissan Leaf costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,537 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Leaf is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 170 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Leaf offers barely more power – delivering 217 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers only slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

Leaf

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers barely more boot space – 437 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries slightly more – 502 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf has only a minor advantage in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
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Reviews Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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Mir
12 Mar 2026, 21:05:00

The author of this comparison probably doesn't read what they're writing. Almost 100 Nm is a small difference? XD And by the way, the Leaf is listed at 6.9 s to the first 100 km/h while the rival is over 8 s — that's not a small difference… it's a shame to read this comparison with so many mistakes; better to take a drive and judge for yourself.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
437 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,810 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
441 - 444 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Nissan Leaf?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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