The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
61 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
175 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
*EBS*
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
89 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
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
21 kWh  ( 157 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 (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
Kraftstoffanzeige
124 mi
Range
170 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
170 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).
43 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft