Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Nissan Pulsar has 1 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`801 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 800 | |
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