The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,900

€ 32,600

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.38 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
684 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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