The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,200
€ 23,300
€ 22,200
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 slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 5.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
647 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
