The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
€ 22,200

€ 29,300

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
59
67.8
74.7
61
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
61 in
99
162.6
106.3
175
162.6 in
Length
175 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.49 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
9C
Generation
ZE0
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
26 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
380 mi
Range
99 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
99 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft