The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 17,900
€ 32,200
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.65 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
C13
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
839 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
