The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 35,600
€ 19,700
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 VW New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
59
67.8
74.7
60.2
70.4
79.9
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
60.2 in
99
162.6
106.3
176.8
162.6 in
Length
176.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.77 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
9C
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
28 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 New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
20 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
412 mi
Range
163 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
49.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft
