Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 1 HP less power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris 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) | 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 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 Toyota Auris 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1395 litres | 1199 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage capacity. Nissan Pulsar has 25 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`190 kg | 1`265 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Auris, so Nissan Pulsar quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8600 | |
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