The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 35,600

€ 18,400

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 (40 kWh) is 21.2 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1530
1788
2030
1486
1808
2021
1788 mm
Width
1808 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1530 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4490
2537
4278
4490 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
264 kg
16.71 %

General
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
ZE1
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 164 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
53 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L