The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
829 lb
23.43 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
119 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 138 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 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
42 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
647 mi
Range
124 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
48.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft