The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18) Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
59.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
69.6
77.5
71.9 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.6 in
Height
59.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
106.3
172.7
168.8 in
Length
172.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.09 %
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
16
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft