Mazda 3 BM/BN or Nissan Pulsar C13?

2013–2019 vs 2014–2018 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: 3 BM/BN 4,580 mm, Pulsar C13 4,387 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: 3 BM/BN 419 l, Pulsar C13 385 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BM/BN 3.8 l/100 km, Pulsar C13 3.6 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BM/BN 74–121 kW, Pulsar C13 81–140 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BM/BN 28 items (Prime-Line), Pulsar C13 34 items (Visia).
On Autodrom: 3 BM/BN from €5,350 (1 listing); no Pulsar C13 is listed right now.

Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–2019 · 11 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, DriveSpecifications →1 listing from €5,350 →

Nissan Pulsar C132014–2018 · 4 engines · Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, TeknaSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–20191 listing · from €5,350	Nissan Pulsar C132014–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,387 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm	Width1,768 mm
Height	Height1,450 mm	Height1,520 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–156 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume364 l–419 l	Trunk volume385 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,405 kg	Curb weight1,270 kg–1,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank51 l	Fuel tank46 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2014–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines4
Power	Power74–121 kW (101–165 hp)	Power81–140 kW (110–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.2	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105	Lowest consumption3.6 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 1.6 DIG-T 190
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed217 km/h
Trim levelsPrime-Line · Visia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Prime-Line	Items in the base trim34 · Visia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim39 · Tekna
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,350	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 3 BM/BN or Nissan Pulsar C13?

Length: Mazda 3 BM/BN 4,580 mm, Nissan Pulsar C13 4,387 mm (a 193 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 419 vs 385 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 3 BM/BN or Nissan Pulsar C13?

The most frugal Mazda 3 BM/BN uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.5 Skyactiv-D 105); the most frugal Nissan Pulsar C13 3.6 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 3 BM/BN or Nissan Pulsar C13?

The strongest Mazda 3 BM/BN makes 121 kW (165 hp) (2.0 Skyactiv-G 165); the strongest Nissan Pulsar C13 140 kW (190 hp) (1.6 DIG-T 190).

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