The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 19,600
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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.3 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.24 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1K
Generation
ZE1
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
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
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 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
32 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
589 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft