The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 25,600
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 Plus 1.6 TDI is 11.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.8 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
165.5 in
Length
176.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.15 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
1KP
Generation
ZE1
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
Nissan Leaf (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 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
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
54 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
41 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
697 mi
Range
163 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft