The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 29,300
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
61 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
ZE0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
99 mi
Range
795 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
99 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
48.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft