The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 20,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.5
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
106.3
172.7
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 1.4 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.91 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
518 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
