Nissan Pulsar C13 or Opel Astra K?

2014–2018 vs 2015–2021 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Pulsar C13 4,387 mm, Astra K 4,702 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Pulsar C13 385 l, Astra K 540 l.
Lowest consumption: Pulsar C13 3.6 l/100 km, Astra K 3.7 l/100 km.
Power: Pulsar C13 81–140 kW, Astra K 74–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Pulsar C13 34 items (Visia), Astra K 25 items (Selection).
On Autodrom: Astra K from €3,550 (2 listings); no Pulsar C13 is listed right now.

Nissan Pulsar C132014–2018 · 4 engines · Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, TeknaSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra K2015–2021 · 12 engines · Selection, Edition, Dynamic, InnovationSpecifications →2 listings from €3,550 →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Pulsar C132014–2018no listings	Opel Astra K2015–20212 listings · from €3,550
Dimensions
Length	Length4,387 mm	Length4,370 mm–4,702 mm
Width	Width1,768 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,520 mm	Height1,485 mm–1,510 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,662 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–156 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume385 l	Trunk volume370 l–540 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,270 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank46 l	Fuel tank48 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2018	Production years2015–2021
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines12
Power	Power81–140 kW (110–190 hp)	Power74–147 kW (101–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.6 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110	Lowest consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CDTI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 1.6 DIG-T 190	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.6 Turbo 200
Top speed	Top speed217 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsVisia · Selection
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Visia	Items in the base trim25 · Selection
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Tekna	Items in the top trim41 · Innovation
Equipment · Comfort9 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,550
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€5,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Pulsar C13 or Opel Astra K?

Length: Opel Astra K 4,702 mm, Nissan Pulsar C13 4,387 mm (a 315 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,662 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 540 vs 385 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Pulsar C13 or Opel Astra K?

The most frugal Nissan Pulsar C13 uses 3.6 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110); the most frugal Opel Astra K 3.7 l/100 km (1.6 CDTI 110).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Pulsar C13 or Opel Astra K?

The strongest Nissan Pulsar C13 makes 140 kW (190 hp) (1.6 DIG-T 190); the strongest Opel Astra K 147 kW (200 hp) (1.6 Turbo 200).

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