The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,200
 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
15.6 lb
city
37 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
53 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
302 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft