The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,200
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
106.3
172.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
3133 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
251 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
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
21.17 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
52 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
759 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1012 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft