The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 34,000
€ 33,900
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 GTI Performance is 7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.3
70.8
79.8
60.8
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
60.8 in
103.4
168
105.9
175
168 in
Length
175 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.52 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE0
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 Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
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 GTI Performance
36 mpg
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
478 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
