The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
C13
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
570 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft