The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 17.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 6.4 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1545 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4445 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
272 kg
16.57 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
90 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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15.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
15.2 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
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
45 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
144 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
86 mi
Range
493 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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