Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| 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 | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.70 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is smaller. Nissan Pulsar is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 600 | |
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