The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 21,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
551 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
