The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 24,200
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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.3 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
791 lb
21.04 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
137 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
29 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
542 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
No data
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft