The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 23,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
