The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 22,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 10.1 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1520
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
1768
1968
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1768 mm
Width
1821 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
2700
4387
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4387 mm
Length
4286 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.89 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
165 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

176 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
11.33 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
712 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L