The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.5 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
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 BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.13 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
16
Generation
ZE1
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 (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
144 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
518 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 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 (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft