The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 24,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
59.1
71.7
79.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.1 in
Height
59.8 in
100
168.7
106.3
172.7
168.7 in
Length
172.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
600 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
