The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 28,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
59.8
69.6
77.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
59.8 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
C13
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
501 mi
Range
674 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
