The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T (14 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 17,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
59
67.8
74.7
59.8
69.6
77.5
67.8 in
Width
69.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
59.8 in
99
162.6
106.3
172.7
162.6 in
Length
172.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.92 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
9C
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
455 mi
Range
572 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
572 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
