The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 17,900
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is 4.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172.7 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.86 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft