Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Peugeot 3008 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 | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar engine produces 5 HP less power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Peugeot 3008. Despite less power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 3008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 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 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Pulsar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 3008 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 Peugeot 3008 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 3008 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.64 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 3008, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1241 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Pulsar has 47 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. This could mean that the Nissan Pulsar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 3008, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7400 | |
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