The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,200
€ 24,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8 T.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.8 T
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.3
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
106.3
172.7
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 1.8 T
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.8 T
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
570 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
