The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi (08 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 18,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
58.3
70.3
80.6
60.4
66.7
74.6
70.3 in
Width
66.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
169.4
165.3 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
1K
Generation
C11
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
105 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
105 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
107 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
