The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 38,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI is 10.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
64.8
69.9
76.6
60.8
70.4
79.9
69.9 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
64.8 in
Height
60.8 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
176.8
166.2 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.2 %
General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1KP
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
122 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
50 MPGe
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
36 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
645 mi
Range
No data
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
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).
No data
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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



















