The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 21,200
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6
60.8
70.4
79.9
58.3
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
106.3
176.8
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 1.6
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
970 lb
25.81 %
General
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6
98 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
MPGe
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
510 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
