The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 25,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
570 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
