The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 29,600

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
1520
1768
1968
1469
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1469 mm
2700
4387
2578
4213
4387 mm
Length
4213 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.88 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
69 mpg
city
28 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
794 mi
Range
462 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L