Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Pulsar) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 21 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`875 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 7200 | |
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