The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.8 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,600
€ 20,100
€ 19,600
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 1.8 is 0.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Tiida 1.8
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 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.97 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
124 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
23.23 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.8
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
759 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.8
414 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.8
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
