The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.8 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,600
€ 24,200
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Tiida 1.8 is 0.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.19 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
124 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
23.23 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.8
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.8
414 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 1.8
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
