The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.6 (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 20,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Tiida 1.6
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 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
113 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
26.09 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
518 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
469 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
