The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 38,200

€ 34,900

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
60.8
70.4
79.9
58.3
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
106.3
176.8
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 OPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.41 %

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

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
MPGe
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
457 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft