The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,200

€ 31,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.7
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
106.3
172.7
103.1
167.6
172.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
706 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft