2016 Nissan Leaf vs 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf

2016 Nissan Leaf

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf

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4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$27,486	$29,010
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$34,843	$36,790
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$32,394	$34,200

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4-Door HB SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
e-Golf 4-Door HB SE	N/A	N/A	$27,835	$28,995
e-Golf 4-Door HB SEL Premium	N/A	N/A	$34,171	$35,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,486

$27,835

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,010

$28,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$484 / month

$483 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Nissan Leaf remains a somewhat appliance-like drive, but its new range rating of 107 miles raises it to the top of its class—and it's still smooth, quiet, and calming to drive.

The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is a competent electric car, but its specs are less competitive than before.

TCC Likes

107-mile range is best in class
Distinctive design, inside and out
Quiet, smooth, soothing to drive

Golf style, driving feel
The stealth electric car
Intuitive, straightforward controls

TCC Dislikes

Safety ratings now only so-so
Knees-up rear seat position
Remote driving expereince

Can't match 107-mile Leaf on range
CCS fast-charging sites rare
Only sold in 10 states

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.5

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

38.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

93.5

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

55.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

103.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.7

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

60.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

175

168.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

52.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

22.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

3380

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

107

115

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

187

199

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

105

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

114

116

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.94

3.61

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.70

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Nissan LEAF

Volkswagen e-Golf

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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