The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,200
€ 18,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.8 in
Height
59 in
106.3
172.7
99
162.6
172.7 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.79 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
C13
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
455 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
501 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
108 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
