Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Lexus CT 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar engine produces 16 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Lexus CT. Despite the higher power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 420'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus CT 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 4 cm longer than the Lexus CT, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 985 litres | |
| Nissan Pulsar has 10 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1 metres less than that of the Lexus CT, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 14 200 | |
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