The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T XTronic (14 - 18)
€ 28,500

€ 22,200

€ 28,500
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 2.0 TSI is 10.9 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 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 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.05 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
16
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
113 bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
165 NM
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
141 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
450 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
560 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
385 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1395 L