The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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 5.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
723 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft