The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 22,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.07 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
