The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,200
€ 45,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
59.8
69.6
77.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
167.8
172.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
475 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
