The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,900
€ 19,800
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.16 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
450 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
