The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.61 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
132 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
41 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
661 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
89 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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft