The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.56 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
128 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb  ( 7 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.)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
16.7 lb
city
No data
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
293 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft