The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft