The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,300
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
61 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
16.91 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
60 mpg  ( 68 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)
138 MPGe
68 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
99 mi
Range
797 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft