The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 33,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
172.7
103.4
168
172.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.21 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
478 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
