The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 is 16.7 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1808 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1486 mm
Height
1550 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
4278 mm
Length
4445 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
308 kg
19.19 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE0
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
Nissan Leaf (30 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 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
254 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
254 NM
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
14.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 166 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
166 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
39 mpg
city
No data
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
579 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
720 L