The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 17,900
€ 24,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
647 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
