The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 36.1 cm longer, 6.7 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1788 mm
Width
1721 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1530 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4490 mm
Length
4129 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.54 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
ZE1
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*BSW*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
633 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L