The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,200

€ 21,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
C13
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
833 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft