The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 24,200
€ 19,600
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 Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.8 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
172.7
165.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
109 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
589 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
