The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60.2 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
176.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.24 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
ZE1
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
589 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft