Comparison between:
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech | |
| Series | ZE0 | ID. |
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| Model alias | - | ID.3 Tech |
| Trim | SL | Pro Performance Tech |
| Model year | 2011 | 2021 |
| Market | - | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 44,810 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 39,190 (UK, Feb 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.3 in 997 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 | 51.5 in 1308 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | EM61 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 345 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | WLTP: 260.4 mi / 419.0 km WLTP: 355.4 mi / 572.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.7 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | - |
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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
| Additional information | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/55R18 T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | LG Chem |
| Model | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Number of modules | 48 | 9 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | - |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 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, 3.6 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 time | Quick charge port, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Standard Roadside Assistance (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 (S) 7-inch display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) CARWINGS telematics (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Navigation System (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Standard trip computer (S) USB port (S) XM Satellite Radio (S) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Remote keyless entry system (S) Remote windows down and hatch release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Emergency Lane Change Assist (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) Front seats with lumbar support and massage function (O) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Rearview camera (S) Side Assist (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) Travel Assist (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Head-up Display (S) Inductive smartphone charging (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 6 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the rear (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with roller blind, 2 cup holders (S) Electronically adjustable ergoActive-front seats with memory function (O) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) Thigh support (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather, heated, with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Front windscreen washer nozzles automatically heated (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Safety laminated windscreen with insulation against noise, heat (S) Tinted rear side windows and boot window (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) Passenger side mirror lowering (S) Rearview mirror auto dimming (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) Dynamic high beam control "Dynamic Light Assist" (S) Illuminated door handles (S) Illuminated strip between headlights (S) LED matrix front lights with DRLs and fog lights (S) LED taillights with dynamic flashing light (S) Welcome function (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Tech |