The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 44,400
€ 19,900
€ 44,400
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 considerably. The VW Golf R is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
59.8 in
103.4
167.8
106.3
172.7
167.8 in
Length
172.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
AU
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
29 mpg
city
57 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
482 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 R
134.5 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
