The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 30,500
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 GTI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
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 GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
780 lb
20.75 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
153 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
30 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
485 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI
121.2 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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