The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 20,800
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. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167.6 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
802 lb
23.02 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
49 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 BMT
49 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
40 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
647 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 BMT
90.9 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft