Comparison between:
- 2013 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2013 Nissan Leaf SV | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2018 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | ZE0 | ZE1 | ZE1 |
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| Trim | SV | SV | SL |
| Model year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Slate Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White Blue Ocean | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black | Black Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 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 volume | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 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 weight | 3291.5 lb 1493 kg | 3467.87 lb 1573 kg | 3509.76 lb 1592 kg |
| Payload | 901.69 lb 409 kg | 985.47 lb 447 kg | 943.58 lb 428 kg |
| GVWR | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | EM61 | EM57 | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 3283 rpm | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.90 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | 7.50 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km EPA: 75.0 mi / 120.7 km | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 16.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 115 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km 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 WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km 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 WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 8.1938 | 8.1938 |
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 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 suspension | 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 brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/50R17 90V | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | AESC | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 40 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 668 lb 303 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Air convection (passive) | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | 45 °C 113 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | 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 type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 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 |
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 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 |
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, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) 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 (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Nissan Connection by CARWINGS (S) Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) Pandora link for iPhone (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front and 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 (O) Fog lights (O) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Partially recycled cloth seat fabric (S) | 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) | 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) |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf SV | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2018 Nissan Leaf SL |