The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 8.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168.7 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.58 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
CD
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
117 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
621 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft