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 6.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
60.8
69.7
77.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
59.1 in
105.9
175
100
168.7
175 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
16.8 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft