Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris 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) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Pulsar 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 Pulsar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 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 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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 Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1395 litres | 1199 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage capacity. Nissan Pulsar has 25 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`270 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Auris, so Nissan Pulsar quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8600 | |
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