The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.45 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
89 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
46 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
163 mi
Range
609 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft