The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.6 DIG-T is 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
69.6
77.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.5 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
526 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
123.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft