The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
19.81 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
90 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
60 mpg  ( 68 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
68 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
86 mi
Range
797 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft