Global EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 60 kWh vs Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
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General Info
The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €41990. The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €20900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2025 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, UK, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €41990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €20900 | €26990 |
| GCC Score | 5 | 5.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) has a larger battery, the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 341 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 398 km | 418 km |
| Range (GCC) | 336 km | 357 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 60 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 59 kWh | 50.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.69 km/kWh | 7.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6 | 7.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.
The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is limited to 3.6 kW.
| Property | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.8 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 115 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 s | 9.2 s |
| Top Speed | 157 km/h | 168 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 3.2 |
Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is longer and taller, but the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) is wider.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4490 mm | 4374 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2030 mm | 2062 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1788 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2675 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) features a larger trunk, but the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1756 kg | 1736 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 426 l | 352 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1167 l | 1268 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.6 | 4 |
