The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,900

€ 25,800

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 18.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 10.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1520
1768
1968
1621
1759
1946
1768 mm
Width
1759 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1520 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4387
2578
4204
4387 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
173 kg
12.03 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
190 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
190 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.19 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
572 mi
Range
542 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L