The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 23,700

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
C13
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
30 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
501 mi
Range
241 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft