Hyundai i20 2014 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 15 HP less power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Nissan Pulsar. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Pulsar can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Pulsar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i20 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is smaller. Hyundai i20 is 35 cm shorter than the Nissan Pulsar, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1395 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage space. Hyundai i20 has 59 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 353 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Pulsar is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7600 | |
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