Opel Astra 2012 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 65 HP more power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Nissan Pulsar. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Pulsar 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: | 4.42 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Pulsar, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 15 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 6400 | |
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