The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 19,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
64.8
69.9
76.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
64.8 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
172.7
166.2 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.8 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1KP
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
42 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
526 mi
Range
794 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
74 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft







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



















