The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.55 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
ZE1
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
795 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft