The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 28,400
€ 19,900
€ 28,400
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 MPS is 4.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
57.5
69.7
79.3
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 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 1.5 dCi
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.52 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BL
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
18 mpg
city
57 mpg
31 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
388 mi
Range
794 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
