The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 22,200

€ 23,800

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.72 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
165 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.33 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
54 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
560 mi
Range
795 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L