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Compare Nissan Leaf vs Volkswagen Beetle

Nissan Leaf
2024 Nissan Leaf
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$28,140
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volkswagen Beetle
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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$20,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Overview

Engine
Electric
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 123 MPGE
Hwy: 99 MPGE
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Range
150 miles
Range
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
29.9 ft³

Photos

Nissan Leaf
2018-2024 Nissan Leaf Rear Angle View
2018-2024 Nissan Leaf Dashboard
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2017-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Exterior
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
Electric
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 3282 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
236 lb-ft
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,509 lbs
3,045 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
111 MPGE
29 MPG
City
123 MPGE
26 MPG
Highway
99 MPGE
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
377 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
478.5 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
150 miles
N/A
Battery Size
40 kWh
N/A
Charge Time
35 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 7.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.66 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
176.4 in
168.8 in
Height
61.4 in
58.6 in
Max Width
70.5 in
71.9 in
Front Width
60.6 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
61.2 in
61.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
100.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.1 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.2 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.3 in
55.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.7 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.5 in
31.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.3 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
52.5 in
49 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23.6 ft³
15.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³
29.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55HR16
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire
P205/55HR16
P215/60TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • White Silver Metallic, Build Out: 01/01/2019

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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