The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 23,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.98 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
city
48 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
794 mi
Range
712 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L