Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2018
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Despite less power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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 | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1710 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| 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 | 4.39 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, if possible |
1395 litres | 1598 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 203 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: | 1`785 kg | 1`955 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`270 kg | 1`460 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 495 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Qashqai quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 13 000 | |
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