Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2015 Nissan Leaf S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2015 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | ZE0 |
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| Trim | SE | S |
| Model year | 2020 | 2015 |
| Market | North America, Europe | - |
| Price | USD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 31,900 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 40,750 (IT, 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 | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White and new MorningSky Blue Glacier White Pearl White |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 3243 lb 1471 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 950.19 lb 431 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | EEM 100 | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Normal B-mode |
| 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 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 11.30 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: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 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 | NEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 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 | 3.61 | 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) | 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 | 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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 27 | 48 |
| Voltage | 323 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 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 |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Air convection (passive) |
| 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 |
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 | 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, 3.6 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, 0:34 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43 Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55 Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50 Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30 | Fast charging station, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 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) Adpative Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Blind Spot Monitor (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 with 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) LATCH (S) Rear Traffic Alert (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 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) 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) 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) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) 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) 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) 4.3-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (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) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2015 Nissan Leaf S |