The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi (08 - 08)
€ 18,700
€ 18,900
€ 18,700
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 New Beetle 1.6 is 6.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
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 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
9C
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 New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
105 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
105 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
45 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
621 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
107 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
