The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 24,200
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
167.5
106.3
172.7
167.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
818 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
