The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,300
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.4 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 DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.6 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
168.8 in
Length
175 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.71 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

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
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
32.25 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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
59 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
47 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
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).
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
192 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
805 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft