Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Hyundai ix35 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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 383 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 74 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 123 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Pulsar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 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 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| 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 Hyundai ix35 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 Hyundai ix35 2013 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai ix35 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.67 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is smaller. Nissan Pulsar is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai ix35, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 206 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai ix35 (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai ix35, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai ix35 has serious deffects in 240 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9600 | |
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