Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Nissan Leaf

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 6.9 s).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 214 hp).
  • Nissan Leaf has more cargo volume (435 L vs 374 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,290 vs $36,190).
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2024 Nissan Leaf studio car image
Nissan
2024 · Electric Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s6.9 s
Top Speed250 km/h157 km/h
Power265 hp214 hp
Torque370 Nm340 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range385 km
Battery62 kWh
Fuel Tank50 L
Efficiency7 L/100km16.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions160 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging100 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,290 mm4,480 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm150 mm
Cargo374 L435 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,640 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m10.8 m
Starting MSRP$31,290$36,190