The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 44,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 8.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.7 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
167.8 in
Length
176.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
33 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 R
33 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
29 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
482 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 R
134.5 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft