The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 32,400
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) VW Golf GTD
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 32,400
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 GTD is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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
58.3 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
168 in
Length
176.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.17 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
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 GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
144 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 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
No data
VW Golf GTD
60 MPGe
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
45 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
706 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 GTD
90.4 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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