The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 24,200
€ 21,900
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 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.8
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
172.7
168.4 in
Length
172.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
551 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
