The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 19,900
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 18.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1520
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
1768
1968
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
2700
4387
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4387 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
6.02 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
C13
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
175 NM
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

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
69 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
794 mi
Range
589 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L