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 11.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.4 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.14 %
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
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft