Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Nissan Tiida. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Tiida is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Polo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Tiida might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Tiida 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.53 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 46 cm shorter than the Nissan Tiida, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 467 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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