The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 38,200
€ 31,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 (62 kWh) is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
60.8
70.4
79.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176.8
103.5
168.1
176.8 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %
General
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
ZE1
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EBS*
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
98 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
No data
combined per 100 miles
21 kWh
( 157 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.)
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
No data
Range
170 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
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).
43 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft


















