The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.48 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
ZE0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
90 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
26 mpg  ( 19 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
19 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
86 mi
Range
257 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft