The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 22,200
€ 32,500
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59.8 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.7
168 in
Length
172.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
154 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
493 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
