Comparison between:
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 2016 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Nissan Leaf SL | 2019 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | - | ZE0 | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | - | - | - | Leaf Acenta |
| Trim | - | - | SL | S |
| Model year | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America | - | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015) | USD 37,495 (USA, Sep 2016) | - | USD 29,900 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 27,995 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 36,990 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 36,800 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 30,400 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 32,100 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 38,700 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Steel Aluminium | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) | Arctic Blue Metallic Cajun Red Tintcoat Kinetic Blue Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Nightfall Grey Metallic Orange Burst Metallic Summit White Silver Ice Metallic | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Jade Frost Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents Dark Galvanized Grey Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents | Black | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 164.0 in 4166 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 69.5 in 1765 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.8 in 1594 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 39.7 in 1008 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | 51.6 in 1311 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 47.5 in 1206 mm | 50.8 in 1290 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 893 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | 3152.0 l 111.31 ft3 3.15 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 479.0 l 16.92 ft3 0.48 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 1603.0 l 56.61 ft3 1.60 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg | 3582.51 lb 1625 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg | 3434.8 lb 1558 kg |
| Payload | - | 930.35 lb 422 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 952.4 lb 432 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4512.86 lb 2047 kg | 4327.67 lb 1963 kg | 4387.2 lb 1990 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | - | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | - | - | EM57 | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V | 360 V |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | - | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | - | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Normal Sport Drive Low | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | The motor is oil-cooled. | - | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 11.50 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.50 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.20 s | 6.90 s | - | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km | EPA: 238.0 mi / 383.0 km | EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | - | A | A+ |
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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2.91 | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.87 | 7.05 | 7.9377 | 8.1938 |
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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Coil springs (helical springs) Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers Semi-independent | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm | Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 6.5Jx17 6.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 215/50R17 H | 215/50R17 90V | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem | AESC | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 18.4 kWh | 60 kWh | 30 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 288 | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | - | 10 | 48 | 24 |
| Voltage | 400 V | 350 V | 360 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | - | 230 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 473.99 lb 215 kg | 961.22 lb 436 kg | 648.16 lb 294 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Volume | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 | 285.0 l 10.06 ft3 0.28 m3 | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection (passive) | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 45 °C 113 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | With active thermal conditioning Cell height - 3.9 in Cell width - 13.1 in 96s3p format | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 1.44 kW Wallbox 3.84 kW, 3.84 kW Wallbox 7.68 kW, 7.68 kW DC fast charging, 80 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Optional onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25 | DC fast charging, 0:36-0:45 Wallbox 7.68 kW, 8:20-9:30 Wallbox 3.84 kW, 15:38-19:00 Household charging, 41:40-50:00 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Wall box, 4:33-5:00 Portable cable, 4:33-5:00 EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) | Cargo cover (S) Dual-port grille (Dark Silver or Black) (S) EV Navigation Mapping (S) Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S) Two front cupholders (S) Blind Spot Alert (O) Cross-Traffic Alert (O) Drag control (S) Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Four-channel ABS (S) GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S) Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S) Knee for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Departure Warning System (O) LATCH system (S) Overtaking Sensor (O) Parking assist (S) Parking Assistance (O) Pedestrian Safety Signal (S) Rear doors child locks (S) Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S) StabiliTrak (S) Surround Vision (O) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S) Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S) Traction control system (S) 10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) Bose premium 7-speaker system (O) Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S) Keyless open and push-button start (S) OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for up to 7 devices (S) SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite radio (S) 2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (S) Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O) 60/40 split folding for rear seats (S) Front passenger seatback map pocket (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated outbound rear seats (S) Rear armrest with two cupholders (S) Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O) Manually heated steering wheel (O) Steering Wheel Adjustment (S) Intermittent windshield and rear window wiper (S) Power front windows (S) Rear window electric defogger (S) Automatic rearview mirror (O) Digital rearview mirror using a rear-facing camera (O) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S) HID projector beam headlights (S) Incandescent cargo lamp (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED dome lights (S) LED taillamps (S) Deluxe cloth (S) Perforated leather (S) | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system (heat pump) (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (S) Rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) 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) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 5-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Built on the GM BEV2 platform. | - | - |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 Nissan Leaf SL | 2019 Nissan Leaf S |