The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 26,000
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 is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
165.3 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.2 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1K
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
Nissan Leaf (30 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
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
137 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
39 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
39 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
31 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
570 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
113.6 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
113.6 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft