The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.75 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
C13
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
542 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft