| Add vehicles | 2019 Nissan LEAF S | 2019 Volkswagen Golf Trendline (man) |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$36,798 | CA$22,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 | CA$1,685 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$692/month | CA$423/month |
| Awards | Best electric vehicle of 2019 | Best compact car of 2019, Best compact sport car of 2019 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | Electric | 1.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 147 hp @ 3,283 rpm (110 kW) | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,283 rpm (320 N·m) | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 3,500 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Transmission | N/A | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | 40.0 kWh | - |
| Voltage | N/A | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Electric | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Smyrna, TN, US | N/A |
| Generation | 2 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 8.2 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 684 km |
| Electric autonomy | 242 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km | 172 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | available | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P205/55HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm (176″) | 4,257 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,791 mm (71″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,554 mm (61″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) | 1,336 kg (2,945 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 668 l and 850 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | N/A | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Average | 88% | 83% |
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