The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
€ 27,300

€ 31,300

€ 27,300
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.7
70.8
79.8
61
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
175
167.6 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.5 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
130 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
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23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
48 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
39 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
634 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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