The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 24,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 MPS is 4.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
57.5
69.7
77.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
59.8 in
103.9
177.6
106.3
172.7
177.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BL
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
388 mi
Range
501 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
