The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 23.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1788 mm
Width
1799 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1530 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4490 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
290 kg
18.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
ZE1
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
10.68 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
163 mi
Range
661 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L