The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,000
 Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
€ 26,200
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
105.9
175
167.5 in
Length
175 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.54 %
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 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
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
134 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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
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 2.0 BlueTDI
64 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
47 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
758 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft