The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 (62 kWh) is 8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
176.8 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
688 lb
18.3 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE1
Generation
16
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 (62 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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg  ( 63 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 (62 kWh)
 MPGe
63 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
814 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
No data
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 (62 kWh)
0 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft