Nissan Pulsar 2015 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 90 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Pulsar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.39 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 35 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage capacity. Nissan Pulsar has 59 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i20. 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`785 | 1`600 | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
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