The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 25,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
165.3 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
1K
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft