The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,300
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
168.4 in
Length
175 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.71 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 138 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
36 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
645 mi
Range
99 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
99 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
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).
48.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft