The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 17,900
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 18.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1520
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
1768
1968
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
2700
4387
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4387 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.39 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
C13
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
190 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
190 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.19 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L