The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Tiida 1.8 (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 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 considerably. The Nissan Tiida 1.8 is 6.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
60.4
66.7
74.6
59
67.8
74.7
66.7 in
Width
67.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.4 in
Height
59 in
102.2
169.4
99
162.6
169.4 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.32 %
General
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
C11
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
124 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
124 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Tiida 1.8
128 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
23.23 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.8
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
633 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.8
414 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.8
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Tiida 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
