The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.6 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 19,200
€ 20,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60.4
66.7
74.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
66.7 in
Width
70.3 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
169.4
101.5
165.3
169.4 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3781 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
C11
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.6
113 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
26.52 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
589 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
437 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
140.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
917 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
