Car comparison

DS 4 1.6 THPvsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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DS 4

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,363 kg
    3,005 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS41.6 THPNissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
210hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
96.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,502mm59in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance-
156mm6in
Trunk volume
359L
385L
Max trunk volume-
1,395L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
46L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 4 1.6 THPNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS41.6 THPNissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
39.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

DS 4 1.6 THP has 20 hp more than Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and DS 4 1.6 THP: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP8.4 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T7.7 s

Although DS 4 1.6 THP has more power, Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and DS 4 1.6 THP: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

DS 4 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS41.6 THPNissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
359 L
12.7 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 4 1.6 THPNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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