The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 34,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.6
71.9
79.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.6 in
Height
60.8 in
99.4
168.8
105.9
175
168.8 in
Length
175 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
18.4 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 120 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
46 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
39 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
670 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
56.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 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
970 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
