2021 Nissan Leaf vs. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Image Comparison
-
ModelTrim
-
ModelTrim
Compare images of 2021 Nissan Leaf and 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.
2021 Nissan Leaf
- /mo.
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- /mo.
What is the main difference between Leaf and Golf GTI?
Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and height. First of all, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2021 Nissan Leaf gets 80.6 more mpg. Also, the 2021 Golf GTI is priced $2,975 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2021 Leaf. In addition, the Leaf is slightly taller than the Golf GTI. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,670
$28,695
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
147 hp
228 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
114 - 123 MPGe
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
94 - 99 MPGe
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
104 - 111 MPGe
27 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.5 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
176.4 in
168 in
Height
Height
61.4 - 61.6 in
57.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.4 ft2
82.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.2 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.3 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.3 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.5 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.5 in
53.9 in
Costs
2021 Nissan Leaf
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$650 - $700
$2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
-
2021 Nissan Leaf vs. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Front Left Comparison2021 Nissan Leaf vs. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Rear Right Comparison2021 Nissan Leaf vs. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Dashboard Comparison2021 Nissan Leaf vs. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Side Comparison