The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 25.8 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1520
1768
1968
1498
1721
1897
1768 mm
Width
1721 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1520 mm
Height
1498 mm
2700
4387
2515
4129
4387 mm
Length
4129 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.54 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
C13
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
260 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
12.45 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
78 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
69 mpg
city
42 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
794 mi
Range
633 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
794 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
385 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1395 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
