The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 18,900
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.33 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
600 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
