The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 24,200
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
16
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
727 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
