The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (62 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
176.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
858 lb
22.83 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
ZE1
Generation
1K
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 (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
570 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft