Opel Astra 5 Doors (1994 – 1998) vs Nissan Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The Opel Astra 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 143 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,015 kg. At 4,120 mm, the Nissan Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors is 71 mm longer than the Opel Astra 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 5 Doors
1994 – 1998
|
Nissan
Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 150 hp | 75 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 196 Nm | 116 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 18.5 s | 8.2 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 220 km/h | 156 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 9.5 L/100 km | 6.1 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,049 mm | 4,120 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 970 – 1,185 kg | 1,015 – 1,130 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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