The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 29,300
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)
106.3
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.65 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 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 BlueTDI
68 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
52 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
797 mi
Range
99 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
99 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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