The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 17,900
€ 21,200
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
C13
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
510 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
