The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 19,900
€ 25,600
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 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.8
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
172.7
167.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
621 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
