Global EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 40 kWh vs Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh vs Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2022 | 2017-2018 | 2017-2020 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, UK, USA | Germany, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €9999 | €10999 | €11800 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 240 km | 185 km | 201 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 270 km | - Range (WLTP) | 232 km |
| Range (GCC) | 240 km | 172 km | 192 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 40 kWh | 33.5 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 39 kWh | 31.8 kWh | 32 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.15 km/kWh | 5.41 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.6 kW | 6.6 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 40 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Performance
| Property | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 110 kW | 107 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 148 hp | 143 hp | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 11.4 s | 9.6 s |
| Top Speed | 144 km/h | 135 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4490 mm | 4392 mm | 4270 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2030 mm | 2045 mm | 2027 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1788 mm | 1882 mm | 1799 mm |
| Height | 1530 mm | 1478 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2649 mm | 2629 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Ford Focus Electric 33 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1580 kg | 1700 kg | 1569 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 435 l | 237 l | 341 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1176 l | 1125 l | 1231 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4 |
