The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 26,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59.8
69.6
77.5
58.5
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
106.3
172.7
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 2.0 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
468 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
