2017 Nissan Leaf vs 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf

2017 Nissan Leaf

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf

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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$29,064	$30,680
LEAF SL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,843	$36,790
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$32,394	$34,200

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4-Door Limited Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
e-Golf 4-Door Limited Edition	N/A	N/A	$32,443	$33,795
e-Golf 4-Door SE	N/A	N/A	$29,275	$30,495
e-Golf 4-Door SEL Premium	N/A	N/A	$35,515	$36,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,064

$32,443

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,680

$33,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$511 / month

$563 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Eclipsed by the Chevrolet Bolt EV's 200-mile-plus range, the Nissan Leaf is best enjoyed with the substantial discounts dealers are eager to offer.

The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf is a Golf that happens to run only on electricity, but its range is now sub-par.

TCC Likes

Big discounts easy to find
Distinctively designed
Silent operation

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

TCC Dislikes

Poor safety scores
Range falls notably in cold weather
Chevrolet Bolt EV is only slightly pricier but offers far better range

Only sold in 10 states
CCS fast-charging sites rare
No one knows it's electric

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

103.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

22.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

52.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3323

2455

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

187

214

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

107

134

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

107

125

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

124

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

112

119

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

111

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.94

3.61

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.70

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan LEAF

Volkswagen e-Golf

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

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