The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 19,800
€ 19,900
€ 19,800
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 Golf Plus 1.6 is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
450 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
144 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 Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
