The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 24,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59.8
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.6 in
Width
69.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 2.2 CD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
657 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
107 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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