Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Nissan Pulsar. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but lower. Skoda Octavia is 27 cm longer than the Nissan Pulsar, 5 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 205 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Pulsar is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 6400 | |
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