The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,900
€ 27,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
172.7
99.4
168.8
172.7 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
