The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
€ 33,900
€ 38,200
€ 33,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
58.3
70.8
79.8
60.8
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
103.4
168
106.3
176.8
168 in
Length
176.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.65 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 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
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
478 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
mi
Nissan Leaf (62 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).
No data
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
