The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.6 (08 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 16,000
€ 22,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Tiida 1.6 is 6.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60.4
66.7
74.6
59
67.8
74.7
66.7 in
Width
67.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.4 in
Height
59 in
102.2
169.4
99
162.6
169.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.5 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
C11
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
113 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
26.09 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
380 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
469 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
130.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
