The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 22,200
€ 21,900
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 5200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 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
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
503 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
