The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 DIG-T is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172.7 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.75 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
610 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
106.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft