The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 38,200
 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..) Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
€ 23,000
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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 11.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Nissan Leaf (62 kWh).
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
60.8
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
70.4
79.9
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.8 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.5 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.88 %
Nissan Leaf 62 kWh e+ (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
1KP
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
214 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
214 hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
117 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
32 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 kWh
579 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
 mi
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
0 kWh
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft