The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.6 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 17,500
€ 19,200
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is 6.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Nissan Tiida 1.6.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
60.4
66.7
74.6
67.8 in
Width
66.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
59 in
Height
60.4 in
99
162.6
102.2
169.4
162.6 in
Length
169.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3781 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.25 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
9C
Generation
C11
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
108 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
100 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.6
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
32 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.6
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
437 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
437 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Nissan Tiida 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
