The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.6 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,200
€ 22,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.57 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
C11
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
113 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
26.52 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
437 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
917 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
