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 6.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
59.8
69.6
77.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.9
172.7 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
57 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
