The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 22,200
€ 37,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
105.9
170.4
172.7 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.06 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
C13
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
560 mi
Range
751 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
