The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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. The Nissan Leaf (62 kWh) is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
176.8 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.65 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
98 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
478 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft