The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 29,300
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
61 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.55 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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
43 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
138 MPGe
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
99 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
48.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft