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| ×2012 Nissan LEAF 4dr HB SL | ×2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr 1.4 TSI Man Trendline+ | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$39,995 | CA$19,395 |
| Fees | CA$1,990 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$753/month | CA$365/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 107 hp @ 2,730 rpm (80 kW) | - |
| Torque | 187 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,730 rpm (254 N·m) | - |
| Transmission | Single-speed | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | 24.0 kWh | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | Electric | N/A |
| Assembly | Yokosuka, JP | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | N/A |
| Highway | N/A | N/A |
| Combined | N/A | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 117 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km | 168 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm (175″) | 4,656 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (70″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,453 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,652 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,534 mm (60″) | 1,532 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,543 kg (3,402 lb) | 1,333 kg (2,939 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 411 l and 680 l | 445 l |
| Fuel tank | N/A | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.0 s (estimated) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 144 km/h (89 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 73% | 74% |
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