Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014

 
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
2014 - 2019
Nissan Pulsar
2014 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 120 HP115 HP
Torque: 206 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds10.7 seconds
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Pulsar. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.45.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km6.6 l/100km
The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta could require 210 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres46 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway1060 km on highway
750 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo MiToInstalled 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. Alfa Romeo Giulietta might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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: 4.35 m4.39 m
Width: 1.80 m1.77 m
Height: 1.47 m1.52 m
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Pulsar, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1395 litres
Nissan Pulsar has more luggage space.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 35 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Alfa Romeo Giulietta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7851`750
Safety:
Nissan Pulsar scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Pulsar scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
low

average
Average price (€): 11 6007200
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo Giulietta has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Nissan Pulsar has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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