The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 23.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1530
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
1788
2030
1799 mm
Width
1788 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1491 mm
Height
1530 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
2700
4490
4255 mm
Length
4490 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
109 kg
6.9 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
131 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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9.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.94 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 67 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 164 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
67 MPGe
164 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
50 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
727 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
400 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
790 L