The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 30,900
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 VW Golf GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.9 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
670 lb
17.82 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1K
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
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
22 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
422 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
No data
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft