The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
175 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
644 lb
17.79 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
90 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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
12.8 lb  ( 7 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
16.7 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
86 mi
Range
293 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft