The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 26,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 26,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167.6 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
849 lb
22.59 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
134 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
35 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
598 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft