The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
C13
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

 REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
493 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft