The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 34,000
€ 26,000
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 9.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
63.8
69.3
76.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
60.8 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
175
165.5 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.41 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
1KP
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
116 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
( 60 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.)
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
47 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
777 mi
Range
86 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
