Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh vs e-Golf 24.2 kWh 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 | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2017-2020 | 2014-2016 | 2015-2018 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany | Japan, UK, USA |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €11800 | €9600 | €7000 |
| GCC Score | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 201 km | 134 km | 172 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 232 km | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 192 km | 135 km | 175 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 35.8 kWh | 24.2 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 32 kWh | 20.5 kWh | 28 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 16 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6 km/kWh | 6.59 km/kWh | 6.25 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Charging
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 40 kW | 40 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
Performance
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 85 kW | 80 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 114 hp | 107 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | 270 Nm | 254 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 10.4 s | 11.5 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 140 km/h | 144 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4270 mm | 4255 mm | 4445 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2027 mm | 2027 mm | 1967 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1799 mm | 1799 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1482 mm | 1452 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2629 mm | 2637 mm | 2700 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh | Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1569 kg | 1538 kg | 1498 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 341 l | 341 l | 370 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1231 l | 1231 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 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
