The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 18.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1545 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4445 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 kg
17.48 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

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

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
67 mpg  ( 75 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
75 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
86 mi
Range
739 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
323 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L