The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,200
€ 25,800
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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
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 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.73 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
148 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
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
26.42 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
37 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
542 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
542 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
1217 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
