The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh) is 8.1 inches longer and 2.1 inches taller.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
176.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
22.88 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
ZE1
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
98 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
No data
Range
595 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft