The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
176.8 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
ZE1
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
89 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
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
33 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
163 mi
Range
475 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft