The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.66 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE1
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
64 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
833 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft