The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 19,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 10.9 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1520
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4387
2537
4278
4387 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.57 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
69 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
794 mi
Range
579 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
