Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Nissan Leaf 2010
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Volkswagen Beetle is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | - (electric) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 200 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 7.7 | no data | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 4.28 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.55 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 17 cm shorter than the Nissan Leaf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 680 litres | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has 20 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Leaf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Beetle (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Leaf, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`811 | ~ 1`965 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | no data | |
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