The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 38,200
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
59.1
71.7
79.6
60.8
70.4
79.9
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.1 in
Height
60.8 in
100
168.7
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 (62 kWh)
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
11.79 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
123 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
( 55 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
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 MPGe
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
42 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
712 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft












