The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 23,700
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 TDI BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 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 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
644 lb
18.2 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 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 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
119 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 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 TDI BMT
68 MPGe
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
51 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
797 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 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 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 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