The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 28.6 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 9.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1788 mm
Width
1759 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1530 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4490 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.13 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
ZE1
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
320 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
89 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
45 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
164 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
163 mi
Range
542 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
400 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
790 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L