The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 43,200
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf R
59.8
69.6
77.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
167.8
172.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf R
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
495 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
