The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 19,900

€ 23,800
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 2.0 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi.
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.09 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
34 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
633 mi
Range
794 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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