The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 28,400
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 BMT is 8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.6 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168.8 in
Length
176.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
615 lb
16.36 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
145 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
28 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
518 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
125 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 BMT
125 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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