The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,200
€ 27,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
634 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
