The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,200
€ 23,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.52 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
560 mi
Range
797 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
