The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.6 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
168.8 in
Length
175 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.45 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
126 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽  ( 120 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 2.0 TDI BMT
59 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
759 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 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).
56.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft