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Nissan Pulsar vs. Honda Civic

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Pulsar and Honda Civic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Pulsar and the Honda Civic.

When comparing the Nissan Pulsar's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pulsar has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Pulsar's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Pulsar’s base engine makes 90 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 70 horsepower. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Model & Pricing
Nissan Pulsar
Honda Civic

1989 Nissan Pulsar
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1989 Honda Civic Hatchback
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

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Starting MSRP:

$12,544

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

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Starting MSRP:

$6,615

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$8,897

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$6,615 - $10,230

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Nissan Pulsar Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Pulsar

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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic

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Nissan Pulsar Rankings

Not yet available

Honda Civic Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for Teens

4 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

6 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

7 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

8 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

9 / 21

Best Small Cars

12 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

13 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

23 / 24

Safest Small Cars

24 / 43

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Nissan Pulsar Trim Levels

NX SE, NX XE

Honda Civic Trim Levels

Base, DX, Si, LX, Wagovan

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

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Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

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Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

90 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

96 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.038 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

70 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

83 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.035 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 35 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Rear Head Room:

Not yet available

Rear Leg Room:

24 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

49 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

43 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Rear Head Room:

36 inches

Rear Leg Room:

30 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2388 lbs

Width:

66 inches

Height:

50 inches

Length:

166 inches

Wheelbase:

95.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2013 lbs

Width:

65 inches

Height:

52 inches

Length:

156 inches

Wheelbase:

98.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

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Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

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