The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (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 10.9 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1520
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4387
2537
4278
4387 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.05 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
190 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
190 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.19 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
56 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
572 mi
Range
759 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
