Peugeot 3008 2013 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 3008 engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Nissan Pulsar. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 3008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 3008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 3008 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 3008 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 3008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 3008 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. | |||
| Peugeot 3008 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 3008 2013 1.6 engine 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.52 m | |
| Peugeot 3008 is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Pulsar, 7 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 3008 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1241 litres | 1395 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 3008 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. The Nissan Pulsar may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 3008 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Peugeot 3008 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Nissan Pulsar scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6800 | |
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