The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
820 lb
22.65 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
90 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽  ( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
86 mi
Range
661 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft