Comparison between:
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Trim | SV | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | - | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3467.87 lb 1573 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 985.47 lb 447 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | EM57 | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 9.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 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 | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.76 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.1938 | 3.61 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | AESC | Samsung SDI |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | 264 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| Number of modules | 24 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Battery heater | Passive cooling |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:34 DC 40 kW, 0:43 AC 7.2 kW, 4:55 AC 3.6 kW, 9:50 AC 2.3 kW, 15:24 AC 1.2 kW, 29:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) AEB with pedestrian detection (O) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric (E-PKB) parking brake (O) 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) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (O) 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) ProPILOT Assist (O) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (O) RearView Monitor (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) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (O) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) (O) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (O) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (O) 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 (O) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) | 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) Active Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Autonomous Emergency Braking (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (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) Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring (Front 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) Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S) LATCH (S) Maneuver Braking (S) Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S) Parking Steering Assistant (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) 9.2-inch Discover Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button 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) Volkswagen Car-Net Guide & Inform (S) Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with 12.3-inch screen (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) Energy-efficient auxilliary climate control heat pump (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (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) Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Ambient lighting with illuminated footwell and doorsill scuff plates (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) High Beam Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED headlights with blue accents and low-speed corner-illuminating feature (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |