The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 34,000
€ 24,300
€ 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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60.8
69.7
77.6
58.3
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
105.9
175
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 TDI
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.56 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 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
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
( 56 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
56 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
