The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4490 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
250 NM
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

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
67 mpg  ( 75 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 (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
75 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
814 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L