Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Nissan Pulsar
2014 - 2018
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Nissan Pulsar is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 1.61.2 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 110 - 190 HP85 - 300 HP
Torque: 165 - 260 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 - 12.7 seconds4.9 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.6 - 5.13.8 - 7.1
Nissan Pulsar petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Nissan Pulsar equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.39 m4.26 m
Width: 1.77 m1.80 m
Height: 1.52 m1.45 m
Nissan Pulsar is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 385 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1395 litres1270 litres
Nissan Pulsar has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pulsar (by 125 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Nissan Pulsar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`768~ 1`815
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 76008200
Pros and Cons: Nissan Pulsar has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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