The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 21,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
2
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
27.45 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
65 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
794 mi
Range
422 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
