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 11.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.39 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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.)
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
56 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft