The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
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 (40 kWh)
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.25 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
AU
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
154 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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
37 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
485 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 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).
49.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft