Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar engine produces 16 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.3 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 | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
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 | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Pulsar has 23 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. This could mean that the Nissan Pulsar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 212 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.5 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`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Pulsar scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6800 | |
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