The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4445 mm
Length
4278 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 kg
15.04 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
90 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.43 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
6.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 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
45 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
86 mi
Range
542 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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