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Vauxhall Astra vs Leapmotor T03 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Leapmotor T03?

Vauxhall Astra vs Leapmotor T03: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Leapmotor T03

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Leapmotor T03 is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,077 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is barely more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor T03. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers considerably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 189 km more than the Leapmotor T03.

T03

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 Vauxhall Astra offers considerably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers considerably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 158 Nm. That’s about 202 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Astra offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries considerably more – 502 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is decisively ahead 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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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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Vauxhall Astra

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
16,200 £
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
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
265 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
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,652 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
300 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
158 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
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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