The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 38,200

€ 26,300
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 20.4 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1502
1821
2021
1545
1788
2030
1821 mm
Width
1788 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1502 mm
Height
1545 mm
2540
4286
2700
4490
4286 mm
Length
4490 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
323 kg
18.94 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
214 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
214 bhp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
340 NM
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
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
46 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
657 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
No data
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
435 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L