Nissan Leaf 2017 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2020
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Tiguan has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Tiguan can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 217 HP | 122 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 340 NM | 220 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 7.9 seconds | 4.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.5 - 9.9 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 - 155 mm (5.3 - 6.1 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.68 m | |
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Nissan Leaf is smaller. Nissan Leaf is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1161 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Nissan Leaf has 180 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 494 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Nissan Leaf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`068 kg | ~ 2`162 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`618 kg | ~ 1`572 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 450 kg | ~ 590 kg | |
| Nissan Leaf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 24 800 | |
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