The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 19,900

€ 21,200

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi is 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.94 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
C13
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
510 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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