Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 vs Nissan Leaf 30 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 | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2020 | 2015-2016 | 2015-2018 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | France | Japan, UK, USA |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €11800 | €4400 | €7000 |
| GCC Score | 4.6 | 5.1 | 4.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 201 km | - Range (EPA) | 172 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 232 km | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 192 km | 180 km | 175 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 35.8 kWh | 25.9 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 32 kWh | 23.3 kWh | 28 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 16 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 7.73 km/kWh | 6.25 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.2 | 6.3 | 5.3 |
Charging
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 22 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 40 kW | - Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Type 2 (Mennekes) | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Performance
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 65 kW | 80 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 87 hp | 107 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 220 Nm | 254 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 13.5 s | 11.5 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 135 km/h | 144 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4270 mm | 4084 mm | 4445 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2027 mm | 1945 mm | 1967 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1799 mm | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1482 mm | 1562 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2629 mm | 2588 mm | 2700 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1569 kg | 1468 kg | 1498 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 341 l | 338 l | 370 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1231 l | 1225 l | 720 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 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
