The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4445 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1236 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
406 kg
24.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
59 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
86 mi
Range
647 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
323 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L