The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 23,800
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
633 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
