The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 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 TSI BMT (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.17 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
ZE1
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
98 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
542 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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