The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.8 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,600
€ 26,600
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Tiida 1.8 is 0.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.54 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
124 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
128 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
23.23 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.8
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.8
414 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.8
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
