The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 20,800
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 1.2 TSI is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
165.3 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
833 lb
23.01 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1K
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
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽  ( 120 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
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
32 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
589 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 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).
56.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft