The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 31,300
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 8.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
1550
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1550 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
2700
4445
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4445 mm
Length
4263 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
122 kg
7.6 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
ZE0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
254 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
254 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
89 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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14.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
14.86 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
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
36 mpg
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
166 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
124 mi
Range
438 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
720 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L