The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 38,200

€ 28,500

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 21.2 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1545
1788
2030
1486
1808
2021
1788 mm
Width
1808 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1545 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4490
2537
4278
4490 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
266 kg
15.6 %

General
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
ZE1
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
214 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
340 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
340 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
7.97 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
MPGe
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
No data
Range
450 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
144 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
435 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L