The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 35,600

€ 27,000
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 20.2 cm shorter, 3.7 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1488
1825
2021
1530
1788
2030
1825 mm
Width
1788 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1488 mm
Height
1530 mm
2524
4288
2700
4490
4288 mm
Length
4490 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.54 %

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 dual clutch 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)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 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
60 mpg
( 67 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
67 MPGe
164 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
50 mpg
city
No data
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
727 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
124 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
445 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
400 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L