The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
16
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
759 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
