Nissan Leaf 2012 vs BMW 2 series 2014
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| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 2 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 2 series can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 95 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 254 NM | 180 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 6.8 - 13.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.1 - 6.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Leaf is smaller. Nissan Leaf is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Nissan Leaf has 275 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 1185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Nissan Leaf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`945 | ~ 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9600 | |
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