Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Pulsar is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLA, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 22 200 | |
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