Volkswagen Golf 1992 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 150 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 24 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Nissan Tiida. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Tiida is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Used also on Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 330 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1160 litres | 467 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 137 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 693 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3200 | |
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