The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
734 lb
19.53 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
ZE1
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg  ( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
50 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
645 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft