Nissan Leaf vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Premium design and build quality Punchy engine performance  Read More
Things we don't like	--	Stiff ride quality Limited shoulder room at the back Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread	1530 mm	--
Rear Tread	1545 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1580 kg	--
Gross Weight	1940 kg	--
Length	4480 mm	4258 mm
Width	1790 mm	1799 mm
Height	1540 mm	1452 mm
Wheel Base	2690 mm	2620 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	--
Turning Radius	5.3 m	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	50 L

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Engine Details

Battery Type	Lithium-ion	--
Battery Capacity	40 kwh	--
Battery Voltage	350	--
Regenerative Braking	Yes	--
AC Charging (0-100%)	7 Hour	--
DC Charging	1 Hour	--
Estimated Fast Charging Time	1 Hour	--
Estimated Regular Charging Time	7 Hour	--
Motor Type	AC Synchronous	--
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	--
Engine	--	1.4 L TSI Turbocharged 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	--	4
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Performance

Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Power	148 hp	148 hp
Torque	320 Nm	250 Nm
Driving Range	311 km	--
Engine Displacement	--	1395 cc

Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Independent Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Multi Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Dual Clutch
Gear Box	Single Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	215/50 R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R16
Spare Tyre Size	125/90 R16	--
Spare Tyre Material	Alloy	--

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Forward Collision Warning Forward Collision Warning	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	No
Park Assist	No	--
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Blind Spot monitor	No	--
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	--
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	No

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Front Seats	No	--
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Drive Mode	E-Pedal, D Mode, B Mode, Eco, B Eco E-Pedal, D Mode, B Mode, Eco, B Eco	--
Central Console Armrest	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Memory Seats	No	--
Head-Up Display	No	--
Wireless Charger	No	--
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	8 Inch 8 Inch	--
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	4 4	--
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes
Navigation System	--	No
Additional Features	--	8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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Instrumentation

Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	--	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split 60:40 Split	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	--

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	--
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Headlamps Washer	No	--
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	No	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes
Sun Roof	--	No
Chrome Grille	--	No
Additional Features	--	8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 8'' Touchscreen Composition Media with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco

Yes

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Interior

Adjustable Headrest	Yes	--
Sun Visors	Yes	--