The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,900

€ 21,900

€ 19,900
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 1.5 dCi is 18.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 10.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.88 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
69 mpg
city
31 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
794 mi
Range
503 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L