Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| 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 | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 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 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 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 16 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is smaller. Nissan Pulsar and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 190 litres). | |||
| 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`785 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 7600 | 17 000 | |
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