The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 43,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is 4.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
59.8
69.6
77.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
167.8
172.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
C13
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
495 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
