The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
176.8 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.29 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
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
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
163 mi
Range
493 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft