Comparison between:
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 4
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | - | Niro EV Advance Plus |
| Trim | SL | 4 |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | - | United Kingdom, Sweden |
| Price | - | GBP 42,295 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 580,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.7 in 805 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Payload | 943.58 lb 428 kg | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | - |
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 | 358 V |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | 0 - 6000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Comfort Sport |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.66 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 |
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 | 8.1938 | 10.65 |
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) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 16.0 in 406 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 15.0 in 381 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 64.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 180.9 Ah |
| Manufacturer | AESC | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| Number of modules | 24 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
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 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 50 kW | AC 11 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 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (S) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) AEB with pedestrian detection (O) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric (E-PKB) parking brake (O) 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) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (O) 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) ProPILOT Assist (O) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (O) 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) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose Premium Audio system (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 7 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) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (S) Front heated seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) 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 w/ turn signals (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) | Aluminium Pedals (S) Black & Chrome Coated Radiator Grille (S) Gloss Black Cladding (S) Midnight Black C-Pillar (O) Steel Grey C-Pillar (O) Steel Grey Cladding (O) Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front and Rear Parking Sensors (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) LATCH (S) Parking Collision Avoidance Assist (PCA) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA 1.0) (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go Functionality (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" TFT LCD Cluster (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Head-Up Display (S) Outside temperature display (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless Mobile Phone Charger (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) Rear Console Ventilation Duct (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver & Front Passenger Power Adjusted Seats (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver and Front Passenger Seats with Power Lumbar Support (S) Driver Power Adjusted Memory Seat (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated Front Seats (S) Heated rear outbound seats (S) Passenger Premium Relaxation Seat (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Auto Window Defogger (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Centre Fascia Metal Chopped Carbon (S) Deluxe Door Scuff Plates (S) Front & Rear Chrome Skid Plate (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Inside Door Handle Chrome Coating (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power front passenger's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Rear Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Smart Power Tailgate (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Sunroof - one touch tiltable and slidable (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Heated and High Gloss Door Mirrors (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) Mood Lighting (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Vegan Leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 |