Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 25 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i30 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Pulsar has 10 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. 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 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Pulsar has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 14 200 | |
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