The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 25,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 12.9 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1520
1768
1968
1492
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1520 mm
Height
1492 mm
2700
4387
2620
4258
4387 mm
Length
4258 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
3.1 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
165 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.33 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
69 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L