The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 24,200

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 GTE is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
59.8 in
103.5
168.3
106.3
172.7
168.3 in
Length
172.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft