Comparison between:
- 2027 KIA EV3 Long Range FWD
- 2026 Nissan Leaf S+
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 KIA EV3 Long Range FWD | 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ | |
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| Trim | Long Range FWD | S+ |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 34,990 (USA, Aug 2026) | USD 29,990 (USA, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Interstellar Gray Morning Haze Frost Blue | Deep Ocean Blue Pearl Black Diamond Pearl Gun Metallic Everest White Pearl TriCoat |
| Interior colors | Gray Gray & Smoky Black | Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.3 in 4300 mm | 173.4 in 4405 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1850 mm | 71.3 in 1811 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.6 in 2098 mm |
| Height | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in 2680 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm |
| Front track | 63.5 in 1613 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Rear track | 63.3 in 1608 mm | 62.1 in 1577 mm |
| Front overhang | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 31.9 in 810 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 18 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 23.7 ° |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.0 in 1346 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1060 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 31.8 in 808 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3562.0 l 125.79 ft3 3.56 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 739.0 l 26.10 ft3 0.74 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1600.0 l 56.50 ft3 1.60 m3 | 1572.0 l 55.51 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4155.71 lb 1885 kg | 4206.42 lb 1908 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 44 % |
| Front axle load limit | 2720.5 lb 1234 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | - |
| Roof load | 176.37 lb 80 kg | - |
| Payload | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.263 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 400 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport My Drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.70 s | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.30 s | 7.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 321.2 mi / 517.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 121 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | - |
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 | 11.55 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET48 | 7Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H | 215/55R18 94H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 75.1 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 79 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 237.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Envision AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 343 V | - |
| Weight | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation PTC battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 1 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 128 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 128 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 7.2 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 4-speaker audio system (S) Dual 12.3-inch touchscreens (S) 6-way manually adjustable front seats (S) Manual liftgate (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Manual-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) White ambient lighting (S) Cloth (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | AmpR Medium Platform |
| 2027 KIA EV3 Long Range FWD | 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ |