Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Citroen C4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C4, but torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 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 Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 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 | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Nissan Pulsar has 5 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 212 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4600 | |
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