The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 32,800

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 11.9 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
1520
1768
1968
1481
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1520 mm
Height
1481 mm
2700
4387
2626
4268
4387 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.7 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
165 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
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11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.33 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
560 mi
Range
485 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L