Comparison between:
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | |
| Series | ZE1 | - |
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| Model alias | - | Model 3 MR |
| Trim | SV | Mid Range RWD |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2018 (MY18) |
| Market | - | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-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 | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in 851 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3467.87 lb 1573 kg | 3686.13 lb 1672 kg |
| Payload | 985.47 lb 447 kg | 1000.9 lb 454 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4687.03 lb 2126 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Tesla |
| Model | EM57 | DU Cat 1 3D1 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | 320 V |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | - |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
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 | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 5.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 5.60 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration after a software update - 5.2 s 0-60 mph / 5.5 s 0-100 km/h Top speed after a software update - 225 km/h |
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 | EPA, CMB: 270.0 mi / 434.5 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 | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 123 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11 m 36.09 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.05 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.1938 | 9 |
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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38 kWh | 62.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40 kWh | 65 kWh |
| Manufacturer | AESC | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT36 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 24 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 668 lb 303 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | - |
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 | NACS |
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 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 200 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 200 kW, 0:30 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 AC 9.6 kW, 6:46 AC 1.44 kW, 45:08 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (O) 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 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) 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) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (O) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (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 (O) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) (O) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (O) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (O) 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 (O) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (O) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O) Roof rack (O) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (O) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (O) 15 x speakers with premium audio (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power heated front seats (O) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O) Ambient interior lighting (O) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (O) Textile seats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD |