The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 21,300
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 21,300
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 1.6 BiFuel is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 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 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 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 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.63 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
1K
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
117 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
26 mpg  ( 19 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✽  ( 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 1.6 BiFuel
19 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
257 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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