The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 25,600
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 TSI is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
71.2
79.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.5 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168.4 in
Length
176.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
16.89 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
140 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
462 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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