The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 17,900
€ 19,500
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.97 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
C13
Generation
AU
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 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
647 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
