The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 24.6 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1545 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4445 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
352 kg
21.44 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
ZE0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
90 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽  ( 144 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
86 mi
Range
551 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
56.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
323 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L