The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 24,200
€ 32,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf GTI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
57.8
70.3
80.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.8 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
172.7
165.9 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
1K
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 GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
153 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
428 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 GTI
151.6 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
