The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 17,900
€ 24,700
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.98 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
759 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
