The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
814 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft