Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar engine produces 10 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Despite the higher power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| 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 Citroen C4 Cactus 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. | |||
| Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 23 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage capacity. Nissan Pulsar has 27 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7400 | |
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