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 4.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172.7 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft