The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 21,200
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
579 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
