The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 24,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi is 4 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.8
69.6
77.5
59.1
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
106.3
172.7
100
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.53 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
104.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
