The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 24,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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
167.6
106.3
172.7
167.6 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.37 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
AU
Generation
C13
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
621 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft