The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,000
€ 19,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.7 in
Width
67.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.8 in
Height
59 in
105.9
175
99
162.6
175 in
Length
162.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
721 lb
19.92 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZE0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
90 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
28 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
86 mi
Range
412 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
712 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
