The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 19,900
€ 29,500
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 1.6 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
1KP
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
110 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
645 mi
Range
794 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
