The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 22,200
€ 26,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
777 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
