The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 38,200
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167.6 in
Length
176.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
855 lb
22.75 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
134 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

 REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
39 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
634 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft