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 7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
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
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft