The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 19,300

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
Opel Astra 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Opel Astra 1.6
C13
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
794 mi
Range
552 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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