The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 18,700
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.8 in
Height
59 in
106.3
172.7
99
162.6
172.7 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.06 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
C13
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
57 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
455 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
