The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 16,000
€ 19,900
€ 16,000
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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.8
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
59.8 in
104
169.1
106.3
172.7
169.1 in
Length
172.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.82 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
BZ
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
548 mi
Range
794 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
