Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 99 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 254 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
Citroen C4 Cactus engine produces 11 HP less power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Nissan Pulsar. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Cactus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 Cactus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Cactus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 46 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
1400 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Citroen C4 Cactus 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. | |||
Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.16 m | 4.39 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller. Citroen C4 Cactus is 23 cm shorter than the Nissan Pulsar, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 385 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1395 litres | |
Nissan Pulsar has more luggage space. Citroen C4 Cactus has 37 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 225 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Citroen C4 Cactus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`785 | |
Safety: | |||
The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | low | average | |
Average price (€): | 7400 | 6800 | |
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