Nissan Pulsar vs. Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Pulsar and Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla.
When comparing the Nissan Pulsar's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pulsar has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Pulsar's and the Toyota Corolla'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 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 102 horsepower. The Pulsar is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 403 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. This gives the Nissan Pulsar the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Corolla. The Pulsar uses gasoline, and the Corolla uses premium unleaded, regular unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
12259
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Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
11068
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135950
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Nissan Pulsar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
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Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Pulsar
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
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Nissan Pulsar Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Pulsar Trim Levels
NX XE
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
GT-S Sport, SR5 Sport, Base, Deluxe, LE, SR5
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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:
102 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
101 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 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):
299 / 403 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
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:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
25.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2388 lbs
Width:
66.1 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
166.5 inches
Wheelbase:
95.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2414 lbs
Width:
65.6 inches
Height:
49.6 inches
Length:
172.2 inches
Wheelbase:
95.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
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Standard Wheel/Tire Information
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