The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,000
€ 23,800
€ 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 6.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
60.8
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.5 in
105.9
175
99.9
168.4
175 in
Length
168.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.7 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
44 mpg
( 49 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
49 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
