The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 34,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.5
71.2
79.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
60.8 in
99.9
168.4
105.9
175
168.4 in
Length
175 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.51 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 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
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 120 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 BMT
36 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
518 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 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).
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).
56.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
