The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 34,000
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 24.1 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 7.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1770 mm
Width
1759 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1545 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4445 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1642 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 kg
11.94 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
ZE0
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
90 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
86 mi
Range
712 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
323 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L