The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 33,900

€ 17,900

€ 33,900
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 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
172.7
170.4 in
Length
172.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.76 %

General
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
F20
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.1 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
788 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 120d
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft