The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
758 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft