The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,300
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
61 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
ZE0
Generation
CD
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
89 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
64 mpg  ( 71 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
71 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
99 mi
Range
839 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft