The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 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
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
176.8 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.24 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
727 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft