Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 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 | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar and Nissan Qashqai have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Pulsar has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. This could mean that the Nissan Pulsar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Pulsar has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 000 | |
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