The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,200

€ 29,100

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
59.8
69.6
77.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.8 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.4
172.7 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
C13
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
471 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft