The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 26,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
103.1
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.48 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
586 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
