Comparison between:
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | |
| Series | ZE1 | ID. | ID. |
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| Model alias | Leaf Acenta | ID3 | - |
| Trim | S | Pure | Pro S |
| Model year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 29,900 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 27,995 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 36,990 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 36,800 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 30,400 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 32,100 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 38,700 (IT, Jul 2019) | EUR 29,990 (DE, Sep 2019) | EUR 41,995 (DE, Feb 2021) |
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 Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Jade Frost Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | White Teal | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | Black | White-Orange Grey-Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 in 2030 mm | - | - |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | - | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | - | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - | 40.3 in 1024 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 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | - | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3434.8 lb 1558 kg | - | 4263.74 lb 1934 kg |
| Payload | 952.4 lb 432 kg | - | 762.8 lb 346 kg |
| GVWR | 4387.2 lb 1990 kg | - | 5026.54 lb 2280 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Permissible load on the front axle - 1070 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | EM57 | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 93 kW 124.7 hp 126.4 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3283 - 9795 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3283 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | - | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | VW ID.3 Pure Power - 110 kW electric motor | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | - | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | WLTP: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km | WLTP: 326.8 mi / 526.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | - | NEDC, CMB: 14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.7 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | - | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Drums |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | - | 7.5Jx20 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | - | 215/50R19 T 215/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | - | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh | 45 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | - | 288 |
| Number of modules | 24 | - | 12 |
| Voltage | 350 V | - | 408 V |
| Energy density | 224 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 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) | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh 100 kW DC charging is optional | Estimated gross capacity - 82 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 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 Onboard charger, Type 2, 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, 0:29-0:36 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 | DC charging, 0:43-0:54 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC charging 125 kW, 0:30-0:37 Wallbox 11 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) 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) 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) 5-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) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 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) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (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) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) | Dynamic Road Sign Display (S) Front Assist (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start (S) Navigation system (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrically folding rear seats (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S |