The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 22,500
€ 17,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
172.7
165.3 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
1K
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 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
833 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
