The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 29,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 9.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167.5 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
686 lb
18.25 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
133 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
59 MPGe
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
45 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
690 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 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 BMT
92.5 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft