The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.1 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168.7 in
Length
176.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
747 lb
19.87 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE1
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 (62 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
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
110 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
35 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
621 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
No data
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft