The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,900

€ 36,900

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi is 4.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
59.8
69.6
77.5
58
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 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168.1
172.7 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
15.89 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
C13
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
57 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
794 mi
Range
1657 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft






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