The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 19 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1545 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4445 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
267 kg
16.26 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
64 mpg  ( 72 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
72 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
86 mi
Range
706 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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