The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 34,000

€ 23,000
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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.5
71.2
79.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
60.8 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
175
168.4 in
Length
175 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.06 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
113 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 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
56 mpg
( 63 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
63 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
50 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
814 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
56.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
179 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
1025 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