Comparison between:
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 3
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus | 2021 KIA e-Niro 3 | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | Leaf Acenta Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | - |
| Trim | S Plus | 3 |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America, Japan | United Kingdom |
| Price | USD 36,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 44,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) JPY 4,162,320 (JAP, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 172.2 in 4375 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 71.1 in 1805 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 in 2030 mm | - |
| Height | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Approach angle | 16.3 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 25 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.7 in 1313 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 56 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 44 % | - |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | - |
| Model | EM57 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | 356 V |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 5800 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 800 - 4000 rpm | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 226.0 mi / 363.7 km | WLTP, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.57 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.193 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 283 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.5 in 292 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.6 in 16 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 59 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 62 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 64 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 180 Ah |
| Manufacturer | AESC | SK Innovation |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | 294 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 24 | 3 |
| Battery voltage | - | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1007.51 lb 457 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection (active) | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 2 Type 4 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 70 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 AC 7.4 kW, 10:20 AC 2.3 kW, 26:58 | DC 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC 11 kW, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (O) Center console storage (S) Charge port light and lock (S) Cupholders - 2 in center console (S) Fixed roof antenna (S) Kick Plates (O) Rear spoiler (S) Sun visors with extension (S) Tire repair kit - mounted in trunk (S) 3-point ALR (all)/ELR (driver) seatbelts (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Cruise control (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) Hill Start Assist (S) LATCH System (S) Manual, foot pedal parking brake (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sen (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Power window lockout system (S) Prentesioners and load-limiters on front seatbelts (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (S) RearView Monitor (S) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant hea (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 12-volt power outlet (1 on IP) (S) 8-inch colour LCD touchscreen (S) AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability (S) Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod and other devices (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) Bluetooth Streaming Audio (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Chrome outside door handles (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors (O) Aerodynamic halogen headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio Suede PET material (S) | Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S) Centre console storage box (S) Chrome beltline mouldings (S) High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S) High-gloss black door insert trim (S) High-gloss black lower console trim (S) Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S) Matt black radiator grille (S) Rear spoiler (S) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S) Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S) All-round height adjustable headrests (S) All-round three-point seatbelts (S) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Charging indicator on dashboard (S) Door Deadlocks (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S) Front and rear centre armrests (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S) Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S) Locking Wheel Nuts (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S) Speed limiter (S) Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S) Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S) Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S) Twin front airbags (S) Twin side front airbags (S) Tyre Mobility Kit (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S) 7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S) Fast charging USB port in centre console (S) Front USB port (S) Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S) Shark fin antenna (S) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (S) Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S) Trip comupter and digital clock (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Rear ventilation duct (S) Single automatic air-conditioning (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding second row seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (S) High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S) Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S) Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Solar glass (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Driver's wide view door mirror (S) Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S) Centre room lamp (S) Front bulb fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) LED headlights with bi-function projection (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Luggagae area light (S) Manual headlight levelling device (S) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Range according to the Japanese JC08 cycle - 570 km | - |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus | 2021 KIA e-Niro 3 |