Which Nissan Tiida Version Should You Buy?
The Nissan Tiida choice comes down to priorities. For performance, the first-generation 1.8 MT is strongest, producing up to 128 hp and reaching up to 195 km/h. For measured fuel economy, the second-generation 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT both return 6.4 l/100 km combined. The 1.6 MT adds quicker acceleration and a higher top speed, while the 1.6 CVT provides the Variable gearbox.
The Nissan Tiida choice comes down to priorities. For performance, the first-generation 1.8 MT is strongest, producing up to 128 hp and reaching up to 195 km/h. For measured fuel economy, the second-generation 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT both return 6.4 l/100 km combined. The 1.6 MT adds quicker acceleration and a higher top speed, while the 1.6 CVT provides the Variable gearbox. Buyers who need AWD must look to the first-generation 1.5 AT versions. The catalogue covers the first-generation Sedan from 2007 to 2012, its restyled Sedan from 2010 to 2014, and the second-generation Hatchback 5-door from 2015 to 2016.
Nissan Tiida models by year: what changed?
The first-generation Nissan Tiida Sedan ran from 2007 to 2012 and has 15 listed modifications, of which 12 are shown in the supplied data. Its engine range includes 1.5 AT, 1.5 CVT, 1.6 MT, 1.6 AT, 1.8 CVT, and 1.8 MT. Most are FWD, but two 1.5 AT specifications use AWD. Depending on version, the tank holds 45 litres and ground clearance ranges from 145 to 163 mm.
The first-generation restyling ran from 2010 to 2014 as a Sedan with 6 listed modifications. Its exact version names are 1.6 MT, 1.6 AT, and 1.8 MT, repeated in the data with different weights or CO2 figures. Compared with the earlier first-generation specifications, the restyled cars use a 52-litre tank instead of 45 litres, an increase of 7 litres. Every listed restyled version is FWD and has 150 mm of ground clearance.
The second-generation Nissan Tiida was sold from 2015 to 2016 as a Hatchback 5-door with 2 versions: 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT. Both produce 117 hp and 158 Nm, meet Euro 5, emit 149 g/km of CO2, have a 52-litre tank and provide 155 mm of ground clearance. The transmission is the principal mechanical choice.
Nissan Tiida engine and specs
Repeated version names below are separated by generation, output and, where needed, recorded weight or CO2. All listed engines are Gasoline, have 4 Inline cylinders with 4 valves per cylinder, and have no boost.
| Generation and version | Output | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.5 AT, 109 hp/81 kW | 109 hp | 148 Nm | 1498 cc | 95 | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 1.5 CVT, 109 hp/80 kW | 109 hp | 148 Nm | 1498 cc | 92 | Variable | FWD |
| First generation 1.5 AT, 109 hp/80 kW, 1210 kg | 109 hp | 148 Nm | 1498 cc | 92 | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 1.8 CVT, 128 hp | 128 hp | 176 Nm | 1769 cc | 95 | Variable | FWD |
| First generation 1.8 MT, 128 hp | 128 hp | 176 Nm | 1769 cc | 95 | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 110 hp/156 Nm | 110 hp | 156 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.8 MT, 126 hp, 6-speed | 126 hp | 173 Nm | 1797 cc | 95 | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 AT, 110 hp/156 Nm | 110 hp | 156 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 1.5 AT, 109 hp, 1230 kg | 109 hp | 148 Nm | 1498 cc | 92 | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 1.5 AT, 109 hp, 1100 kg | 109 hp | 148 Nm | 1498 cc | 92 | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 1.6 MT, 110 hp/153 Nm | 110 hp | 153 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 1.8 MT, 126 hp, 5-speed | 126 hp | 173 Nm | 1797 cc | 95 | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation 1.6 MT, 1203 kg/165 g/km | 110 hp | 153 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation 1.6 AT, 1214 kg | 110 hp | 153 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Restyled first generation 1.8 MT, 188 g/km | 126 hp | 173 Nm | 1797 cc | 95 | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation 1.6 AT, 1224 kg | 110 hp | 153 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Restyled first generation 1.6 MT, 1205 kg/188 g/km | 110 hp | 153 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation 1.8 MT, 165 g/km | 126 hp | 173 Nm | 1797 cc | 95 | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 CVT | 117 hp | 158 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation 1.6 MT | 117 hp | 158 Nm | 1598 cc | 95 | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
Power density helps compare engines without treating displacement alone as performance. The 1498 cc 1.5 AT and 1.5 CVT produce about 72.8 hp per litre. The first-generation 1598 cc, 110 hp 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT versions produce about 68.8 hp per litre. The restyled 1797 cc, 126 hp 1.8 MT produces about 70.1 hp per litre, while the 1769 cc, 128 hp 1.8 MT and 1.8 CVT reach about 72.4 hp per litre. The second-generation 1598 cc 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT lead this comparison at about 73.2 hp per litre.
Nissan Tiida performance and mpg
Among versions with complete measured performance figures, the restyled 1.8 MT is quickest: 0–100 km/h takes 10.4 seconds and top speed is 195 km/h. Its measured consumption is 10.1 l/100 km in the city, 6.5 l/100 km on the highway and 7.8 l/100 km combined.
The earlier 1.6 MT with 110 hp and 153 Nm also records 10.4 seconds to 100 km/h, but its top speed is 185 km/h. It uses 8.9 l/100 km city, 5.7 l/100 km highway and 6.9 l/100 km combined. Another first-generation 1.6 MT, with 156 Nm, takes 10.5 seconds and reaches 185 km/h; its consumption was not measured.
In the restyled generation, 1.6 MT takes 11.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h and has a 186 km/h top speed. Its consumption is 8.9 l/100 km city, 5.7 l/100 km highway and 6.9 l/100 km combined. The corresponding 1.6 AT takes 12.6 seconds and reaches 170 km/h while using 10.0, 5.9 and 7.4 l/100 km respectively. Choosing the Manual therefore saves 1.5 seconds in acceleration, adds 16 km/h to top speed, and reduces combined consumption by 0.5 l/100 km.
The second-generation 1.6 MT reaches 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds and 188 km/h, compared with 11.3 seconds and 180 km/h for the 1.6 CVT. Both record 6.4 l/100 km combined. The Manual consumes 8.2 l/100 km city and 5.5 l/100 km highway; the Variable uses 8.1 and 5.4 l/100 km. Thus the 1.6 MT is 0.7 seconds quicker and 8 km/h faster, while the 1.6 CVT uses 0.1 l/100 km less in both measured cycles.
For the first-generation 128 hp 1.8 MT and 1.8 CVT, acceleration, top speed and fuel consumption were not measured. For the 126 hp 1.8 MT, top speed is 195 km/h and consumption is 10.1 l/100 km city, 6.5 l/100 km highway and 7.8 l/100 km combined, but acceleration was not measured. Performance and consumption for most 1.5 AT and 1.5 CVT entries were not measured; the 109 hp/81 kW FWD 1.5 AT is the exception, with 11.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 185 km/h, while its fuel consumption was not measured.
Nissan Tiida dimensions, weight and capacity
No exterior length, width or height is present in the supplied data, so Nissan Tiida dimensions are not measured here.
The lightest listed car is the first-generation FWD 1.5 AT at 1100 kg kerb weight. The heaviest is the restyled 1.8 MT at 1289 kg. Gross weight ranges from 1375 kg for one first-generation 1.5 AT to 1735 kg for the restyled 1.8 MT. Where both figures are available, the difference between gross and kerb weight ranges from 255 kg for the 1120 kg 1.5 AT to 505 kg for the 1205 kg restyled 1.6 MT. These are arithmetic differences between recorded weights, not separately stated payload ratings.
Weight per horsepower sharpens the performance comparison. The 1140 kg, 128 hp first-generation 1.8 MT has about 8.9 kg per hp. The 1203 kg, 126 hp 1.8 MT has about 9.5 kg per hp. The 1204 kg second-generation 1.6 MT has about 10.3 kg per hp, compared with about 10.5 kg per hp for the 1225 kg 1.6 CVT.
Ground clearance varies from 145 to 163 mm in the first generation, is 150 mm across the restyled listings, and rises to 155 mm in the second generation. Tank capacity is 45 litres for the listed original first-generation cars and 52 litres for the restyled and second-generation cars. Wheel sizes were not measured for the first-generation and restyled entries. Both second-generation versions list 205/55 R16 and 205/50 R17.
Which Nissan Tiida version should you buy?
Choose the second-generation 1.6 MT if you want the strongest all-round set of measured figures. It combines 117 hp, 158 Nm, 10.6-second acceleration, a 188 km/h top speed and 6.4 l/100 km combined consumption. Against the restyled 1.6 MT, it adds 7 hp and 5 Nm, reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds sooner, is 2 km/h faster, and consumes 0.5 l/100 km less combined.
Choose the second-generation 1.6 CVT if a Variable gearbox matters more than the Manual’s performance advantage. It returns the same 6.4 l/100 km combined figure and has the same 117 hp and 158 Nm, but it is 21 kg heavier, 0.7 seconds slower to 100 km/h and 8 km/h slower at maximum speed.
Choose the restyled 1.8 MT if outright measured speed matters most. Its 126 hp and 173 Nm deliver 10.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 195 km/h. Compared with the restyled 1.6 MT, it adds 16 hp and 20 Nm, cuts 0.7 seconds from acceleration and adds 9 km/h, but combined consumption rises by 0.9 l/100 km.
Choose a restyled 1.6 MT over the 1.6 AT when efficiency and performance take priority over an Automatic gearbox. Both have 110 hp and 153 Nm, but the Manual is quicker, faster and more economical by the measured figures. Choose the 1.6 AT only when the Automatic transmission is the deciding requirement.
Finally, choose a first-generation AWD 1.5 AT only when AWD is essential: no restyled or second-generation version in the data offers it. Its engine produces 109 hp and 148 Nm from 1498 cc. For the AWD entries, acceleration, top speed and fuel consumption were not measured, so the available data cannot support a performance or economy advantage over the FWD alternatives.