The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T (15 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 24,200
€ 20,100
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 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.8 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
1498
1721
1897
1520
1768
1968
1721 mm
Width
1768 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1498 mm
Height
1520 mm
2515
4129
2700
4387
4129 mm
Length
4387 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
9C
Generation
C13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1618 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
240 NM
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
7.33 kg/bhp
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
633 mi
Range
501 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
501 mi
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
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).
108 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
108 kWh
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1395 L
