The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,200

€ 24,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 13.2 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1520
1768
1968
1491
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1520 mm
Height
1491 mm
2700
4387
2620
4255
4387 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.42 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
165 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.33 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
560 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L