Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Subaru XV 2012
| 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 | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 35 HP less power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Subaru XV. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 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 Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.57 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is smaller. Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
| Nissan Pulsar has 5 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru XV scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 14 800 | |
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