The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 19,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.29 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1K
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
570 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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