Car comparison

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6vsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Astra J GTC

1.6

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,363 kg
    3,005 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra J GTC1.6NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,695mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
112mm4in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,165L
1,395L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
46L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra J GTC1.65,500 rpm1,650-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra J GTC1.6NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
39.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has 10 hp more than Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.67.9 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T7.7 s

Although Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has more power, Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
836 km
519 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra J GTC1.6NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Astra J GTC 1.6Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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