The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi (14 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 19,900
€ 21,500
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 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.5 dCi.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
9C
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
65 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
21 mpg
city
57 mpg
37 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
422 mi
Range
794 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
794 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
74 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.5 cu ft
