The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 38,200
€ 21,700
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 VW New Beetle 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW New Beetle 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
59
67.8
74.7
60.8
70.4
79.9
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
60.8 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 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
20.54 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
9C
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
113 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
372 mi
Range
No data
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
No data
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft
