The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 24,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.6 DIG-T.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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 1.6 DIG-T
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.09 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
1KP
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
526 mi
Range
501 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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).
108 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
