The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
€ 23,300

€ 29,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 15.7 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 6.2 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1488
1825
2021
1550
1770
1970
1825 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1488 mm
Height
1550 mm
2524
4288
2700
4445
4288 mm
Length
4445 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.71 %

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
Drive
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
254 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
254 NM
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
113 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 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✽
( 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 2.0 TDI BMT
70 MPGe
166 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
759 mi
Range
99 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
99 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
720 L