The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.71 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft