Nissan Leaf 2012 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2011
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Beetle has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.2 - 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 | 105 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 254 NM | 175 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 7.5 - 11.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 - 7.7 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Leaf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.49 m | |
| Nissan Leaf is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | 905 litres | |
| Nissan Leaf has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Nissan Leaf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`945 | ~ 1`811 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8600 | |
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