Nissan Leaf 2010 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) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 105 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 7.5 - 11.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 - 7.7 | |
| 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: | 330 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 905 litres | |
| Nissan Leaf has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Nissan Leaf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`965 | ~ 1`811 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 000 | |
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