The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 22,200

€ 36,900

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.4 in
106.3
172.7
103.5
168.3
172.7 in
Length
168.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.76 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
560 mi
Range
1553 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft






39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft