The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 is 24.6 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1545
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1545 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
2690
4445
4199 mm
Length
4445 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1642 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
14.92 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1K
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
129 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
15.2 kg/bhp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 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
28 kWh✽  ( 144 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
59 MPGe
144 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
40 mpg
city
No data
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
633 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111 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).
56.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
323 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
680 L