The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 17,900
€ 27,600
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.29 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
670 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
