The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
745 lb
19.82 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
0
Valves
5
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
98 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
380 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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