The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 17,900

€ 19,900

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 4.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.6 in
Width
70.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.79 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
C13
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
572 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
85.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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