The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 17,900
 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 25,200
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
167.5 in
Length
172.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.93 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
89 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft