Opel Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT vs Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
Simulation de performance
Race simulation at real speed
CONFIDENCE 92%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 92 %.
Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT vs Leaf 24kWh AZE0: chronicle of a drag race at 206 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT hits 100 km/h in 10.36 s versus 11.36 s for the Leaf 24kWh AZE0. Despite lacking instant torque, 131 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the Leaf 24kWh AZE0 is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Leaf 24kWh AZE0 is doing 102 km/h against 110 km/h for the Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT. The gap is 0.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT crosses the line in 17.77 s versus 18.13 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 139 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT finishes in 31.43 s versus 33.56 s, with a 2.13 s lead.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 145 km/h, the Leaf 24kWh AZE0 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.75 seconds. The 1.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Opel Astra L 1.2 DI Turbo 130 8AT has a clear edge over the Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.