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 8.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.2 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
176.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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
44 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft