The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 18,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf (62 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.2 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
60.8
70.4
79.9
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
60.8 in
Height
59 in
106.3
176.8
99
162.6
176.8 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
944 lb
25.11 %
General
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
ZE1
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
98 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
MPGe
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
455 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
