The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 22,200
€ 21,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
C13
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
113 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
24.97 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
46 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
560 mi
Range
422 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
560 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
96.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
