The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 31,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 is 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.5
71.2
79.6
61
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
61 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
175
168.4 in
Length
175 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.7 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE0
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
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 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
49 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
34 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
633 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
