The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.6 (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 18,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.9 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
C11
Generation
16
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
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
113 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
26.09 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
469 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
