The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 17,900
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.8
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
172.7
166.9 in
Length
172.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.16 %
General
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
E81
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
540 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
