Comparison between:
- 2012 Tesla Model S Signature 85 RWD
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2012 Tesla Model S Signature 85 RWD | 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | - | ZE0 |
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| Trim | Signature 85 RWD | SL |
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Market | North America | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Sierra Black San Simeon Silver Metallic Shasta Pearl White Signature Red | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red |
| Interior colors | Black White Tan | Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 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 | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4629.71 lb 2100 kg | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg |
| Payload | 1080.27 lb 490 kg | 923.74 lb 419 kg |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 375 V | 345 V |
| Power | 270 kW 362.1 hp 367.1 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9500 rpm | - |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.40 s | 9.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km EPA: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km | NEDC: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe | 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 |
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 | 11.27 m 36.98 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio (overall ratio): 13:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.73 | 7.9377 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension (optional) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Active Air Suspension (optional) | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | AESC |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7104 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 16 | 48 |
| Voltage | 346 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | 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 | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 49 °C 120.2 °F |
| Additional information | - | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 90 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 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, Tesla, 10 kW Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW | 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 | Supercharger, 0:45 Wall Connector, 4:15 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:26-15:27 Wall Connector, 8:30 NEMA 14-50, 8:51 NEMA 5-15, 59:02 | Quick charge port, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Automatic keyless entry (S) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (S) Front air intakes (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (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) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (S) Homelink for garage door opening (S) Satellite radio ready (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) 8-way, power adjustable front seats (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (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) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Electrochromatic side mirrors (S) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (S) Convenience lighting (S) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) LED front turn lights (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Rear seat LED reading light (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (S) Gloss wood trim (O) Lacewood trim (O) Leather (S) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - |
| 2012 Tesla Model S Signature 85 RWD | 2011 Nissan Leaf SL |