Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 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 | 11.7 seconds | |
| Nissan Pulsar and Renault Kadjar have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 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 Nissan Qashqai, 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. | |||
| 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 Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.61 m | |
|
Nissan Pulsar is smaller. Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1478 litres | |
|
Renault Kadjar has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 87 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 83 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 Renault Kadjar, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`943 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Pulsar has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Nissan Pulsar has
|
Renault Kadjar has
| |