The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 8.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (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
57.7 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
176.8 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.01 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
ZE1
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
214 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
214 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
98 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
17.57 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
No data
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 MPGe
30 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
62 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
438 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
0 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft