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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
168.4 in
Length
175 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
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
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
Nissan Leaf (30 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 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
40 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
40 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
33 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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