Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 2 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Nissan Pulsar has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 8800 | |
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