The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 27,100
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 8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.1 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168.7 in
Length
176.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.61 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 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✽  ( 136 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
60 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
47 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
777 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft