The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
4490 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.92 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
444 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
444 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).
145.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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