The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi (08 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,900
€ 21,900
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi is 0.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
60.4
66.7
74.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
66.7 in
Width
71.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
169.4
99.9
168.4
169.4 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
C11
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
105 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
105 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
29.16 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
45 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
551 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
621 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
117.5 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
107 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
