Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Nissan Pulsar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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 | 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, 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 Megane 2016 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 Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Nissan Pulsar has 1 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 1.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`841 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Pulsar has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 200 | |
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