The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
32 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
468 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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