The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 (30 kWh) is 16.7 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 6.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1550 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4445 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
184 kg
11.46 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 166 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
63 mpg  ( 70 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.)
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
70 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
124 mi
Range
759 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L