The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 21.2 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1808 mm
Width
1788 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1486 mm
Height
1530 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
4278 mm
Length
4490 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.06 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
126 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
63 mpg  ( 70 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 164 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 2.0 TDI BMT
70 MPGe
164 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
54 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
759 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
400 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L