The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (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 7.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
61 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
ZE0
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
44 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft