The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,200
 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
165.5 in
Length
172.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.98 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft