The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 19 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1550 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4445 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
223 kg
13.89 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
89 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
52 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
124 mi
Range
575 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
102.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L