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 4 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.9 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
22.41 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
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft