Comparison between:
- 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | 2011 Nissan Leaf SV | |
| Series | - | ZE0 |
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| Model alias | DarkStar | - |
| Trim | - | SV |
| Model year | 2008 (MY8) | 2011 (MY11) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Cabriolet | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Arctic White Brilliant Yellow Metallic Electric Blue Fusion Red Glacier Blue Metallic Jet Black Obsidian Black Metallic Racing Green Radiant Red Metallic Sterling Silver Metallic Thunder Grey Twilight Blue Metallic Very Orange | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red |
| Interior colors | Black Beige Dark Grey Light Grey Orange Cream Red Saddle Yellow | Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 2 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 2 | 5 |
| Length | 155.4 in 3947 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 73.7 in 1872 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 44.4 in 1128 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in 2352 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 57.6 in 1463 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 5.1 in 130 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 36.7 in 932 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 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 | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 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 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2877.03 lb 1305 kg | 3353.23 lb 1521 kg |
| Payload | 582.02 lb 264 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 3459.05 lb 1569 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.36 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 345 V |
| Power | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4500 rpm | - |
| Torque | 370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional information | A 3-phase 4-pole electric motor | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 370 Nm 37.7 kgm 272.9 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
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 60 mph | 4.00 s | 9.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA, CMB: 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: 28 kWh/100 mi | EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 92 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 |
| Turning circle | 10 m 32.81 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
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 | 8.2752 | 7.9377 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Double wishbone Telescopic shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.2 in 310 mm | - |
| Additional information | AP Racing Two-piston Aluminum fixed front callipers Brembo Single-piston sliding rear callipers | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx16 7.5Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 175/55R16 225/45R17 | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 21.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 24 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 53 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | AESC |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 6831 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch |
| Cell configuration | - | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 11 | 48 |
| Battery voltage | 375 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 601.86 lb 273 kg |
| Volume | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 49 °C 120.2 °F |
| Additional information | - | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery |
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 16.8 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 16.8 kW, 5:18 AC 9.6 kW, 5:31 AC 1.44 kW, 36:48 | AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 12V power outlet (S) Adjustable suspension (O) Black grille (S) Body-colored front and rear bumpers (S) Carbon-fiber exterior accents (O) Carbon-fiber hardtop (O) Color-keyed hard top (O) Convertible hard top (O) Convertible roof with lining (S) Forged alloy wheels (O) Glove box (S) Performance tires (O) Rear wing spoiler (S) Remote keyless entry (S) Spoiler (S) 4-wheel ABS (S) Cruise control (S) Driver and passenger front-impact airbags (S) Front seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Immobilizer (S) Rearview camera (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traction control (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (S) Bluetooth (O) Homelink garage door opener (O) Integrated key/remote (S) Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release (S) 7 x performance speakers (O) Satellite radio (S) 4 x speakers (S) Upgraded stereo head unit with Navigation (O) Manual air conditioning (S) Fixed front head restraints (S) Heated front bucket seats with lumbar adjustment (S) Premium seats (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Auto-locking doors (S) Light-tinted windows (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows (S) Solar-guard windshield (O) Folding side-view door mirrors (S) Auto off headlights (S) Cargo light (S) Projector beam halogen headlamps (S) Aluminum instrument panel insert, console insert (S) Carbon fibre interior accents (O) Floormats (O) Full leather trim (O) Half-leather (S) Leather door panel trim (S) Leather/carbon-fiber interior trim (O) | 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) 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) 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) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) |
| 2008 Tesla Roadster 1.5 | 2011 Nissan Leaf SV |