The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 17,900
€ 17,500
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
59.8
69.6
77.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.8 in
Height
59 in
106.3
172.7
99
162.6
172.7 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.65 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
C13
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
140 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.68 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
47 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
482 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
572 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
