The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
60.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
176.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
963 lb
25.62 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
ZE1
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
598 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft