Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar and Opel Astra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1640 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 960 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Pulsar is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Pulsar has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1.3 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`785 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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