The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 31,300

€ 34,900

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 (30 kWh) is 17.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the VW e-Golf.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
1550
1770
1970
1473
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1550 mm
Height
1473 mm
2700
4445
2629
4270
4445 mm
Length
4270 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.25 %

General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
113 bhp
VW e-Golf
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
270 NM
VW e-Golf
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
89 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
14.03 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
24 kWh
( 166 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined per 100 miles
20 kWh
( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
196 MPGe
VW e-Golf
No data
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
124 mi
Range
117 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
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).
41.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L