The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 23,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
62 mpg
53 mpg
highway
78 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
971 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
