The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 19,900

€ 28,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.17 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
41 mpg
city
57 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
727 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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