The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 24,200
€ 26,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.6 in
Width
70.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.1
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.01 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
C13
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
501 mi
Range
595 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
