The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 19,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
57.9
69.1
77
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.1 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
59.8 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
172.7
175.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BL
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
450 mi
Range
794 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft