Honda Civic 2017 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 67 HP more power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Pulsar. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Pulsar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | 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. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 13 cm longer than the Nissan Pulsar, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1395 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 35 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Pulsar is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 7200 | |
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