The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 19,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.6 is 1.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
59.4
71.4
79.3
59.8
69.6
77.5
71.4 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.4 in
Height
59.8 in
105.7
174
106.3
172.7
174 in
Length
172.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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








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