The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 24,200
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 10.9 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
1486
1808
2021
1520
1768
1968
1808 mm
Width
1768 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1486 mm
Height
1520 mm
2537
4278
2700
4387
4278 mm
Length
4387 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1618 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
7.33 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
50 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
759 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1395 L
