The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,200
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 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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
1768
1968
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
2700
4387
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.95 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 5200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
165 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

176 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.33 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
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L