The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.6 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 19,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.6
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 1.6
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3781 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.6
1K
Generation
C11
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
437 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Tiida 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
