Comparison between:
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Limited 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Nissan Leaf SL | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Limited 64 kWh | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | Leaf Tekna | KONA EV 64 kWh |
| Trim | SL | Limited 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | USD 36,300 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 30,995 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 40,540 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 40,300 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 34,200 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 36,150 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 41,330 (IT, Jul 2019) AUD 49,990 (AU, Jul 2019) | USD 41,800 (USA, Jul 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | 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 | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3507.55 lb 1591 kg | 3769.9 lb 1710 kg |
| Payload | 879.64 lb 399 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg |
| GVWR | 4387.2 lb 1990 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Siemens |
| Model | EM57 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. |
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 | 7.60 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 | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 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 | - | 2.5 |
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 | 7.981 |
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) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCM 622 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 24 | 5 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 |
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) | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Cruise control (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 6-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Leather (S) |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf SL | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Limited 64 kWh |