The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 26,700
€ 31,300
€ 26,700
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 TSI is 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.7 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE0
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 (30 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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
142 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
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 TSI
32 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
468 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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 TSI
138.2 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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























