Global EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 30 kWh vs Leaf 60 kWh vs Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 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 30 kWh | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2015-2018 | 2022-2025 | 2014-2016 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, UK, USA | Japan, UK, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €7000 | €20900 | €9600 |
| GCC Score | 4.3 | 5 | 4.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 172 km | 341 km | 134 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 398 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 175 km | 336 km | 135 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30 kWh | 60 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 28 kWh | 59 kWh | 20.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.25 km/kWh | 5.69 km/kWh | 6.59 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.3 | 6 | 5.4 |
Charging
| Property | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.3 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 100 kW | 40 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) | CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 2.7 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
Performance
| Property | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 80 kW | 160 kW | 85 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 107 hp | 215 hp | 114 hp |
| Motor Torque | 254 Nm | 340 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.1 s | 10.4 s |
| Top Speed | 144 km/h | 157 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.2 | 3.7 | 2.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4445 mm | 4490 mm | 4255 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1967 mm | 2030 mm | 2027 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1770 mm | 1788 mm | 1799 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1540 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2637 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh | Nissan Leaf 60 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1498 kg | 1756 kg | 1538 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 370 l | 426 l | 341 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 720 l | 1167 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 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
