The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 34,000

€ 24,300

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 15.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 4.3 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1545
1770
1970
1502
1821
2021
1770 mm
Width
1821 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1545 mm
Height
1502 mm
2690
4445
2540
4286
4445 mm
Length
4286 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
276 kg
16.81 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
ZE0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
90 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 144 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
86 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
56.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
323 kg
Maximum Payload
384 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L