The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 (40 kWh) is 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
176.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
765 lb
21.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
ZE1
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
53 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
163 mi
Range
706 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft