The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 17,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
167.5
172.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.05 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
C13
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
634 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
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
