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 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
