The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 35,900
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
57 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
794 mi
Range
493 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
