The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 23,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.41 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
794 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
