Nissan Pulsar 2015 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 58 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Auris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| 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 Toyota Auris 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`805 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 | 8400 | |
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