The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 21,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi is 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.95 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
794 mi
Range
690 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
74 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).
85.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
