The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,200
€ 31,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 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
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
172.7
100
168.7
172.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.9 %
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 dual clutch 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
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
712 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
