The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.46 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
758 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft