USA EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 60 kWh vs Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) for as low as $11467, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) begins at $10900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Years of Production 2022-2025 2017-2020
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (Used) $11467 $10900
GCC Score 5 4.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020).

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Range (EPA) 212 mi 125 mi
Range (WLTP) 247 mi 144 mi
Range (GCC) 209 mi 119 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 60 kWh 35.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 59 kWh 32 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi 26.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.54 mi/kWh 3.72 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 5.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) maxes out at 40 kW.

The Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 40 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 3.8 3.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 251 lb-ft 214 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.8 s 9.6 s
Top Speed 106 mph 85 mph
Performance Score 3.6 2.8

Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020).

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Length 176.4 in 168.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.9 in 79.8 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 70.5 in 70.8 in
Height 61.7 in 57.2 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 103.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 60 kWh (2022-2025) features a larger trunk, but the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Nissan Leaf 60 kWh Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3901 lb 3459 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 23.6 ft3 22.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 30 ft3 52.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 4
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