The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 22,200
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 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 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
16
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
759 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
