The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 26,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
468 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
