Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 33 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 Citroen C4 Cactus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 23 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage capacity. Nissan Pulsar has 27 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7400 | |
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