The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,900
 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 13.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1520
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
1768
1968
1799 mm
Width
1768 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1491 mm
Height
1520 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
2700
4387
4255 mm
Length
4387 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1785 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.68 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
260 NM
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
12.45 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
78 mpg  ( 88 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
88 MPGe
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
7.4 kg
city
69 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
86 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
242 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1395 L