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 6.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.06 %
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
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 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
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft