The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 21,800

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
60.2
70.4
79.9
58.7
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
106.3
176.8
103.1
167.6
176.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
758 lb
21.76 %

General
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
49 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
163 mi
Range
647 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft