Comparison between:
- 2016 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2017 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2017 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2017 Nissan Leaf S

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2016 Nissan Leaf SL2017 Nissan Leaf SL2017 Nissan Leaf SV2017 Nissan Leaf S
SeriesZE0ZE0ZE0ZE0
2016 Nissan Leaf SL2017 Nissan Leaf SL2017 Nissan Leaf SV2017 Nissan Leaf S
TrimSLSLSVS
Model year2016201720172017

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleHatchbackHatchbackHatchbackHatchback
MaterialsSteelSteelSteelSteel
Exterior colorsBrilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Glacier White
Pearl White
Forged Bronze
Coulis Red
Deep Blue Pearl
Forged Bronze
Coulis Red
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Glacier White
Pearl White
Forged Bronze
Coulis Red
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Glacier White
Pearl White
Forged Bronze
Coulis Red
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Glacier White
Pearl White
Interior colorsBlackBlackBlack
Light Grey
Black
Number of doors5555
Number of seats5555
Length175.0 in
4445 mm
175.0 in
4445 mm
175.0 in
4445 mm
175.0 in
4445 mm
Width69.7 in
1770 mm
69.7 in
1770 mm
69.7 in
1770 mm
69.7 in
1770 mm
Width with mirrors77.4 in
1967 mm
77.4 in
1967 mm
77.4 in
1967 mm
77.4 in
1967 mm
Height61.0 in
1550 mm
61.0 in
1550 mm
61.0 in
1550 mm
61.0 in
1550 mm
Wheelbase106.3 in
2700 mm
106.3 in
2700 mm
106.3 in
2700 mm
106.3 in
2700 mm
Front track60.6 in
1539 mm
60.6 in
1539 mm
60.6 in
1539 mm
60.6 in
1539 mm
Rear track60.4 in
1534 mm
60.4 in
1534 mm
60.4 in
1534 mm
60.4 in
1534 mm
Clearance6.3 in
160 mm
6.3 in
160 mm
6.3 in
160 mm
6.3 in
160 mm
Front headroom41.2 in
1047 mm
41.2 in
1047 mm
41.2 in
1047 mm
41.2 in
1047 mm
Rear headroom37.3 in
948 mm
37.3 in
948 mm
37.3 in
948 mm
37.3 in
948 mm
Front shoulder room54.3 in
1379 mm
54.3 in
1379 mm
54.3 in
1379 mm
54.3 in
1379 mm
Rear shoulder room52.5 in
1334 mm
52.5 in
1334 mm
52.5 in
1334 mm
52.5 in
1334 mm
Front hip room51.5 in
1308 mm
51.5 in
1308 mm
51.5 in
1308 mm
51.5 in
1308 mm
Rear hip room50.0 in
1270 mm
50.0 in
1270 mm
50.0 in
1270 mm
50.0 in
1270 mm
Front legroom42.1 in
1069 mm
42.1 in
1069 mm
42.1 in
1069 mm
42.1 in
1069 mm
Rear legroom33.3 in
846 mm
33.3 in
846 mm
33.3 in
846 mm
33.3 in
846 mm
Passenger volume2617.0 l
92.42 ft3
2.62 m3
2617.0 l
92.42 ft3
2.62 m3
2617.0 l
92.42 ft3
2.62 m3
2617.0 l
92.42 ft3
2.62 m3
Total volume3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3
3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3
3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3
3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3
Trunk volume668.0 l
23.59 ft3
0.67 m3
668.0 l
23.59 ft3
0.67 m3
668.0 l
23.59 ft3
0.67 m3
668.0 l
23.59 ft3
0.67 m3
Maximum trunk volume850.0 l
30.02 ft3
0.85 m3
850.0 l
30.02 ft3
0.85 m3
850.0 l
30.02 ft3
0.85 m3
850.0 l
30.02 ft3
0.85 m3
Curb weight3390.71 lb
1538 kg
3406.14 lb
1545 kg
3386.3 lb
1536 kg
3322.37 lb
1507 kg
Payload936.96 lb
425 kg
1025.15 lb
465 kg
1044.99 lb
474 kg
1108.93 lb
503 kg
GVWR4327.67 lb
1963 kg
4431.29 lb
2010 kg
4431.29 lb
2010 kg
4431.29 lb
2010 kg
Drag coefficient0.28 Cd0.28 Cd0.28 Cd0.28 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerNissanNissanNissanNissan
ModelEM57EM57EM57EM57
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorFrontFrontFrontFront
Voltage360 V360 V360 V360 V
Power80 kW
107.3 hp
108.8 ps
80 kW
107.3 hp
108.8 ps
80 kW
107.3 hp
108.8 ps
80 kW
107.3 hp
108.8 ps
Torque254 Nm
25.9 kgm
187.3 ft-lb
254 Nm
25.9 kgm
187.3 ft-lb
254 Nm
25.9 kgm
187.3 ft-lb
254 Nm
25.9 kgm
187.3 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Normal
B-mode
Eco
Normal
B-mode
Eco
Normal
B-mode
Eco
Normal
B-mode

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed90.1 mph
145.0 km/h
90.1 mph
145.0 km/h
90.1 mph
145.0 km/h
90.1 mph
145.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h11.50 s11.50 s11.50 s11.50 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeEPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 kmEPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 kmEPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 kmEPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, 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, 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, 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, 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

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classAAAA

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.4 m
34.12 ft
10.8 m
35.43 ft
10.8 m
35.43 ft
10.4 m
34.12 ft

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio7.93778.19388.19388.1938

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
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)
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 suspensionTorsion 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)
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 brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsDiscsDiscs
Additional information4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx17 ET456.5Jx17 ET456.5Jx17 ET456.5Jx16 ET40

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres215/50R17 90V215/50R17 90V215/50R17 90V205/55R16 89H

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerAESCAESCAESCAESC
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity30 kWh30 kWh30 kWh30 kWh
Number of cells192192192192
Number of modules48484848
Voltage360 V360 V360 V360 V
Energy density157 Wh/kg157 Wh/kg157 Wh/kg157 Wh/kg
Weight648.16 lb
294 kg
648.16 lb
294 kg
648.16 lb
294 kg
648.16 lb
294 kg
Volume485.0 l
17.13 ft3
0.48 m3
485.0 l
17.13 ft3
0.48 m3
485.0 l
17.13 ft3
0.48 m3
485.0 l
17.13 ft3
0.48 m3
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingAir convection (passive)Air convection (passive)Air convection (passive)Air convection (passive)
Minimum ambient temperature-35 °C
-31 °F
-35 °C
-31 °F
-35 °C
-31 °F
-35 °C
-31 °F
Maximum ambient temperature45 °C
113 °F
45 °C
113 °F
45 °C
113 °F
45 °C
113 °F
Additional informationStacked 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
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 typeEVSE 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
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
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 portOnboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW
Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW
Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW
Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1, 3.6 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1, 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 timeFast 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
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, 4:33-5:00
Wall box, 4:33-5:00
EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00
Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36
Portable cable, 4:33-5:00
Portable cable, 7:00-10:00
EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresCargo 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 (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)
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)
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)
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)
Heated outside mirrors (S)
Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S)
Halogen headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Room lamp (S)
Bio suede PET material (S)
Tire repair kit (S)
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (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)
Cruise control switches (S)
Digital meter cluster (S)
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S)
NissanConnect with Mobile Apps (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 (S)
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 (S)
3-spoke (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 (S)
Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S)
Halogen headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Room lamp (S)
Cloth (S)
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