The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
61 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
818 lb
23.12 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
ZE0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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
45 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
124 mi
Range
657 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft