The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 24.6 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1550 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4445 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
334 kg
20.81 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
ZE0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
175 NM
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

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
53 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
124 mi
Range
645 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L