Nissan Pulsar 2015 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Pulsar is smaller. Nissan Pulsar and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Nissan Pulsar has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 190 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 Nissan Qashqai, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Pulsar has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 16 000 | |
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