The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 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 8.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 DSG (13 - 14)
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
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
15.59 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
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
31 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
144 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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