The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 17,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 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 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.52 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
1KP
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
241 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
