Comparison between:
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus
- 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh
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 | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | Leaf Acenta Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | - |
| Trim | S Plus | 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America, Japan | Europe |
| 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 | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 169.3 in 4300 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 in 2030 mm | - |
| Height | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Approach angle | 16.3 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 25 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 51.7 in 1313 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 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 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 56 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 44 % | - |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.263 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 | 400 V |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 5800 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 800 - 4000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
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 | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.90 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: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
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 | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.66 |
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 |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent | Independent 4-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 | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.5 in 292 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.6 in 16 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H |
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 | - | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 237.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | AESC | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Battery voltage | - | 343 V |
| Weight | - | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection (active) | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
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 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 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 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
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) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Range according to the Japanese JC08 cycle - 570 km | - |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh |