Nissan Tiida Sedan 1.6 i (110 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.2 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.2 / 5
Value 3.7 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Nissan Tiida:

The Nissan Tiida is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan from 2004 to 2023 through three generations. Depending on the market, the Tiida was also marketed as a subcompact car, particularly in the Americas for the first-generation model as the Nissan Versa. The first-generation model was produced up to 2018 in some markets, and was offered as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback.
The second-generation of Tiida is marketed since 2011 and only available as a five-door hatchback, while the role of a four-door sedan was passed to the subcompact Almera/Latio/Sunny/Versa and the compact Sylphy/Sentra/Pulsar. Starting in 2013, the C12 Tiida was released in Thailand, Australia and New Zealand as the Nissan Pulsar. The C12 Tiida represents a departure from the C11, increasing its width to comfortably occupy the compact class, and was no longer marketed in Japan. It is currently produced and marketed in Taiwan....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Sedan Overview:

Nissan Tiida (Sedan). With 147 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1278 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.1 s). The top speed reaches 186 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Nissan Tiida generation was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, the similar model received a 4-star ANCAP safety rating in 2006, indicating a reasonable level of occupant protection for its time.

1.6 i (110 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers the same 110 Hp as the automatic, providing sufficient power for daily commutes. The manual gearbox likely offers a more engaging driving experience.

Fuel Economy

Good fuel economy, comparable to the automatic variant, making it an economical choice for everyday use.

Best Use Case: City / Mixed driving

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class
  • • Reliable HR16DE and MR18DE engines
  • • Smooth ride quality, good for long journeys
  • • Good fuel economy from the 1.6L engine
  • • Practical and user-friendly design

Cons:

  • • Uninspired exterior styling
  • • Performance can be modest, especially with the automatic 1.6L
  • • Interior materials feel basic in some trims
  • • Lack of advanced safety features compared to newer rivals
  • • Higher fuel consumption for the 1.8L engine

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Nissan
Model:Tiida
Generation:Sedan
Modification (Engine):1.6 i (110 Hp)
Start of production:2004
End of production:2008
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:110 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:68.9 Hp/l
Torque:147 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:HR16DE
Engine displacement:1596
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.3 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:76 mm mm
Piston Stroke:88 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:6.8 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:11.1 sec
Maximum speed:186 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:11.6 kg/Hp, 86.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8.7 kg/Nm, 115 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.5 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1278
Max. weight:1658
Max load:380
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:467 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:272 l
Fuel tank capacity:52 l
Size:
Length:4295 mm mm
Width:1695 mm mm
Height:1535 mm mm
Wheelbase:2600 mm mm
Front track:1480 mm
Rear (Back) track:1485 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):10.4 m
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size195/65R15
Wheel rims size5.5J x 15

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