The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
176.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.87 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
ZE1
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 (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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
39 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
570 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft