The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 24,200

€ 20,400

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59.8
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.8 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
172.7
103.9
175.6
172.7 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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