The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,200
€ 20,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
C13
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
187 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16.15 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
35 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 New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
