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 9.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
11.93 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
49 mpg  ( 55 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.)
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
55 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft