The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 31,000
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 SCR is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167.6 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.56 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
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 2.0 TDI SCR
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
133 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 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✽  ( 136 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 2.0 TDI SCR
60 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
45 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
706 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SCR
90.4 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft