Comparison between:
- 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | |
| Series | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | MINI Electric MINI EV | - |
| Trim | Level III | SV |
| Model year | 2020 | 2018 |
| Market | North America, Europe | - |
| Price | GBP 30,400 (UK, Oct 2019) USD 37,750 (USA, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Grey Silver Red Green | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | - | Black |
| Number of doors | 3 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 151.4 in 3845 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 68.0 in 1727 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 76.1 in 1932 mm | - |
| Height | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in 2495 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.2 in 1047 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 | - | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 211.0 l 7.45 ft3 0.21 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 731.0 l 25.82 ft3 0.73 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg | 3467.87 lb 1573 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 985.47 lb 447 kg |
| GVWR | 3902.18 lb 1770 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Permitted roof load - 60 kg Permitted axle loads (front / rear) - 985 / 870 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 100 - 1000 rpm | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Sport MID Green Green+ | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | Two-level regen | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km WLTP: 140.0 mi / 225.3 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 | WLTP, CMB: 15 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 |
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 | 10.7 m 35.10 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Additional information | Electrically assisted EPS unit with Servotronic function | - |
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 | 3.069 | 8.1938 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Trailing arm (trailing link) | 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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 195/55R16 87W | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 32.6 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 192 |
| Number of modules | 12 | 24 |
| Voltage | 350.4 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 440.92 lb 200 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | T-shaped battery pack Usable capacity - 28.9 kWh | 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 | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11.5 kW DC charging, 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 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 1 Quick charge port, Type 4 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:31-0:39 AC charging 11.5 kW, 2:58 AC charging 7.4 kW, 4:25 | 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 | Brake dry function (S) City collision mitigation for pedestrians (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Cruise control (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with brake assistant (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control (S) Electronics parking brake (S) Fading Brake Support (S) Front and rear parking distance control (S) High beam assistance (S) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic 2-circuit brake system with anti-lock brakes (ABS) (S) Rear view park assist camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Traffic sign information (S) 5.5-inch driver's display (S) 8.8-inch touch screen (S) Comfort access (keyless entry) (S) Digital Cockpit (S) Harman / Kardon speakers (S) Head up display (S) MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations (S) 2-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Auxiliary heating (S) With heat pump (S) Heated seats (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) LED headlights (S) MINI logo puddle lights (S) Full leather interior (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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | US trim level - MINI Electric Iconic | - |
| 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV |