The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.8 (08 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 19,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 4.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Nissan Tiida 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
60.4
66.7
74.6
71.2 in
Width
66.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
169.4
168.4 in
Length
169.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.97 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
16
Generation
C11
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
124 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.8
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
414 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
