The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 21,800
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 VW Golf 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.3 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
802 lb
21.34 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1K
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 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
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59 MPGe
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
39 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
759 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft