The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 19,900
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1520
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
1768
1968
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1520 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
2700
4387
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4387 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.39 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
69 mpg
city
44 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
794 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L