The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 26,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.05 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
678 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
