The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 17,900
€ 21,200
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
59.8
69.6
77.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.8 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.72 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
579 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
