The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 24.6 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4445 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
305 kg
18.57 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
60 mpg  ( 67 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
67 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
86 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
323 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L