The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 18,500

€ 22,200

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.2 DIG-T.
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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 1.2 DIG-T
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

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

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
490 mi
Range
560 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft








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