The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,900
€ 36,000
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
493 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
