The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 29.1 cm longer, 0.2 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1788 mm
Width
1786 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1530 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4490 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 kg
15.38 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
ZE1
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 164 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
60 mpg  ( 67 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.)
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
67 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
727 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L