The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 22,200

€ 18,500

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.8 in
Height
59.4 in
106.3
172.7
105.7
174
172.7 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
C13
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
560 mi
Range
490 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft