The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,000

€ 20,600

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
19.31 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 2.0
90 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
25 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
86 mi
Range
364 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW New Beetle 2.0
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