Nissan Leaf vs Volkswagen Passat Elegance Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Extremely powerful engine Good number of safety features Plush and comfortable cabin Read More
Things we don't like	--	Marginally overpriced Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread	1530 mm	1584 mm
Rear Tread	1545 mm	1568 mm
Kerb Weight	1580 kg	--
Gross Weight	1940 kg	--
Length	4480 mm	4767 mm
Width	1790 mm	1832 mm
Height	1540 mm	1456 mm
Wheel Base	2690 mm	2791 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	--
Turning Radius	5.3 m	5.85 m
No Of Doors	5	4
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Cargo Volume	--	586 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	66 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	--	1.8 L Petrol Engine 4 Cylinder 16 valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	--	4
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Emission Norm Compliance	--	Euro 6

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Performance

Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Power	148 hp	178 hp
Torque	320 Nm	250 Nm
Driving Range	311 km	--
Engine Displacement	--	1798 cc
Acceleration	--	7.9 s
Top Speed	--	232 kmph

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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

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

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	Single Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	215/50 R17	235/45 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R18
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 Hold Control Hill Hold Control
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	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	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
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

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Security

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

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Instrumentation

Digital Clock	Yes	No
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	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split 60:40 Split	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	--
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	Yes

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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	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
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	--	No
Chrome Grille	--	Yes
Additional Features	--	LED Daytime Runnign Lights LED Daytime Runnign Lights

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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco

Yes

No

Interior

Adjustable Headrest	Yes	--
Sun Visors	Yes	--