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 14.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.2 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
176.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.55 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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
44 mpg  ( 49 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
49 MPGe
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft