The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 16.7 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1545 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4445 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
13.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
ZE0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
90 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
86 mi
Range
633 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
323 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L