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Vauxhall Astra vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Leapmotor B05?

Vauxhall Astra vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • a bit cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Leapmotor B05 is a bit cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 28 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

B05

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor B05 offers slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is markedly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers visibly more boot space – 422 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is clearly ahead overall 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Leapmotor B05

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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