The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 31,800

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
59.8
69.6
77.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.8 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
172.7
101.5
166.2
172.7 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.61 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
589 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft