The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
752 lb
21.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
124 mi
Range
589 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft