Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 33 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Pulsar) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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 | 17 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is larger. Nissan Pulsar is 6 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Nissan Pulsar has more luggage capacity. Nissan Pulsar has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 1 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8600 | |
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