The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
866 lb
23.92 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 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 BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽  ( 120 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 BMT
47 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
39 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
621 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
56.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft