Comparison between:
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2016 FIAT 500e
- 2015 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2016 FIAT 500e | 2015 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | - | - | ZE0 |
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| Trim | SE | - | SL |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | Gloss Black Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat Light Blue Clear Coat Dark Gray Clear Coat Light Gray | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White and new MorningSky Blue Glacier White Pearl White |
| Interior colors | Black Beige | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in 2631 mm | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 127 mm | - | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.4 in 975 mm | 38.9 in 989 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 35.6 in 903 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 49.4 in 1255 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 46.4 in 1179 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 47.8 in 1215 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 42.6 in 1083 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 40.7 in 1035 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 27.6 in 702 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 | - | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg |
| Payload | 930.35 lb 422 kg | - | 864.21 lb 392 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | - | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.311 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - | Nissan |
| Model | EEM 85 | - | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | - | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.40 s | - | 11.30 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km | EPA: 83.9 mi / 135.0 km | EPA: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 17 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 18.7 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.3 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.61 | 9.59 | 7.9377 |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | - | Discs |
| Additional information | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | Front rotor size and type - 284 x 22 mm Rear rotor size and type - 251 x 11 mm | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 5.5Jx15 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 185/55R15 | 215/50R17 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | - | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24.2 kWh | 24 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 97 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 27 | - | 48 |
| Voltage | 323 V | 364 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 126 Wh/kg | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - | 601.86 lb 273 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Air convection Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | Passive and active cooling Active heating | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 kW CCS fast charging, 50 kW | Wallbox, 6.6 kW DC charging, 40 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00 | DC Charging, 0:36 Wallbox, 3:39 | Fast charging station, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED reading lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Pedestrian alert (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) TomTom Navigation (S) Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touch screen, voice commands, handsfree (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (O) | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Connection by CARWINGS (S) Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) Pandora link for iPhone (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front and rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The 2016 Fiat 500e features an all-new 5.0 Uconnect system with 5-inch touchscreen radio and integrated voice command. Offers two new exterior colors and a Touring-tuned suspension. | - |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2016 FIAT 500e | 2015 Nissan Leaf SL |