The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 1.6 DIG-T is 18.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1520
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
1768
1968
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1520 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
2700
4387
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
2578
4199
4387 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
10.29 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
C13
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1618 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
187 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
240 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
7.33 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L