Comparison between:
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2015 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 SL | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Trim | SL | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe |
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 | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black 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 | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.0 in 127 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 38.1 in 968 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 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 | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Payload | 943.58 lb 428 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 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 85 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| 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 | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 10.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 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 | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 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, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in |
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.
| Manufacturer | AESC | Panasonic-Sanyo |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 24 | 27 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | 126 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Passive cooling |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Optional heat pump |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW | 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 |
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, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 | 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (S) 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 Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (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) 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) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose Premium Audio system (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 7 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (S) Front heated seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) 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 w/ turn signals (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (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 front seats (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System Anti-Slip Regulation Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution Electronic Differential Lock Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control Engine Braking Assist Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbag 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) 5.8-inch touchscreen radio/navigation system (S) Bluetooth, MP3, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless start (S) 8 x speakers (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (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) Heated front seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dynamic cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (S) Leather gear knob (S) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |