The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 29,300
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 e-Golf is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
168.1 in
Length
175 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
87 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
20 kWh  ( 163 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
24 kWh  ( 138 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
Kraftstoffanzeige
117 mi
Range
99 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
99 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
48.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft