The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1788 mm
Width
1808 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1530 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4490 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
216 kg
13.67 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L