Nissan LEAF vs Volkswagen e-Golf
Overview | |
MSRP$29,010 | MSRP$28,995 |
Listings135 | Listings14 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWith 6 years under its belt, the Nissan Leaf is getting rather long in the electric tooth. Competitors have populated the automotive landscape with all-electric options matching the Leaf for style and substance, so Nissan has upped battery capacity for the 2016 SV and SL trims for a full 104 miles of range—a 23-mile increase over that of the old battery pack—and added a quick-charge port for the mid-level SV. | |
Reviews SummaryRange anxiety continues to fade as consumers begin to realize that 100 miles will serve them just fine for more than 90% of driving. With the Nissan Leaf upping its total estimated range to 107 miles, the e-Golf is suddenly behind the times just 2 years into production with an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. But it has come back for 2016 with a lower-priced base trim that’s been decontented to make up for the more attractive price point, plus a new infotainment system offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine107 hp Electric | Engine115 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity30 kWh | EV Battery Capacity24.2 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City126 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway105 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)40 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name107 hp Electric | Engine Name115 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)40 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity30 kWh | EV Battery Capacity24.2 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City126 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway105 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.0 cu ft | Cargo Space22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3256 lbs | Curb Weight3380 lbs |
Height61.0 in | Height57.1 in |
Length175.0 in | Length168.1 in |
Width69.7 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload939 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,010 | $28,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | With 6 years under its belt, the Nissan Leaf is getting rather long in the electric tooth. Competitors have populated the automotive landscape with all-electric options matching the Leaf for style and substance, so Nissan has upped battery capacity for the 2016 SV and SL trims for a full 104 miles of range—a 23-mile increase over that of the old battery pack—and added a quick-charge port for the mid-level SV. | Range anxiety continues to fade as consumers begin to realize that 100 miles will serve them just fine for more than 90% of driving. With the Nissan Leaf upping its total estimated range to 107 miles, the e-Golf is suddenly behind the times just 2 years into production with an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. But it has come back for 2016 with a lower-priced base trim that’s been decontented to make up for the more attractive price point, plus a new infotainment system offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 107 hp Electric | 115 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 126 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 105 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 40 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 7 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 107 hp Electric | 115 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 40 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 7 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 126 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 105 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.0 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3256 lbs | 3380 lbs |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 168.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 939 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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