The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 19,900

€ 22,500
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 Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.74 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
670 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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