Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 vs Nissan Leaf 62 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 | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 | Nissan Leaf 62 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2020 | 2016-2021 | 2017-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA | Japan, UK, USA |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €11800 | €14900 | €16990 |
| GCC Score | 4.6 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 | Nissan Leaf 62 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 201 km | - Range (EPA) | 364 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 232 km | 423 km | 385 km |
| Range (GCC) | 192 km | 375 km | 337 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 35.8 kWh | 60 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 32 kWh | 57 kWh | 59 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 6.58 km/kWh | 5.71 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.2 | 7.3 | 6.1 |
Charging
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 | Nissan Leaf 62 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 7.2 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 40 kW | 50 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CHAdeMO Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
Performance
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 | Nissan Leaf 62 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 150 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 201 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 360 Nm | 340 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.3 s | 7.1 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 148 km/h | 157 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 | Nissan Leaf 62 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4270 mm | 4164 mm | 4490 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2027 mm | 2039 mm | 2030 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1799 mm | 1765 mm | 1788 mm |
| Height | 1482 mm | 1594 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2629 mm | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Opel Ampera-e Gen 1 | Nissan Leaf 62 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1569 kg | 1691 kg | 1756 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 341 l | 381 l | 426 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1231 l | 1274 l | 1167 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 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
