Ford Focus 2018 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
|
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 35 HP more power than Nissan Pulsar, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Nissan Pulsar. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 46 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford Focus and Nissan Pulsar are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1354 litres | 1395 litres | |
| Ford Focus has 10 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Pulsar, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Pulsar is better rated in child safety tests. The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 6200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Focus has
|
Nissan Pulsar has
| |