The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
176.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
849 lb
22.59 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
609 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
96.6 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft