Opel Astra Sedan (1994 – 1998) vs Nissan Primera Sedan (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Nissan Primera Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 207 km/h. The Opel Astra Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,125 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Nissan Primera Sedan is 160 mm longer than the Opel Astra Sedan.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Sedan
1994 – 1998
|
Nissan
Primera Sedan
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 136 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 185 Nm | 132 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 18.5 s | 8.4 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 207 km/h | 165 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 9.5 L/100 km | 6.0 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 1,195 kg | 1,125 – 1,230 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.