The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 29,300
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
61 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
22.97 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
ZE0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
89 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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)
138 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
99 mi
Range
534 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
48.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft