Opel Astra 2012 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Nissan Pulsar have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 156 mm (6.1 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: | 4.42 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 | 1395 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 160 litres). | |||
| 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`940 | 1`785 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 6200 | |
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