Comparison between:
- 2013 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2013 Nissan Leaf SV | 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV SEL |
| Trim | SV | SEL |
| Model year | 2013 (MY13) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | - | North America |
| Price | - | USD 34,000 (USA, Feb 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Slate Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White Blue Ocean | Ultra Black Lunar White Cactus Fern Blue Wave Pulse Red Galactic Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 165.6 in 4206 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2616.4 l 92.40 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 | 3160.0 l 111.59 ft3 3.16 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 543.6 l 19.20 ft3 0.54 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1297.0 l 45.80 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3291.5 lb 1493 kg | 3714.79 lb 1685 kg |
| Payload | 901.69 lb 409 kg | 1069.24 lb 485 kg |
| GVWR | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Siemens |
| Model | EM61 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km EPA, CMB: 75.0 mi / 120.7 km | EPA, CMB: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 16.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe EPA, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 115 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.5 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 13.4:1 |
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 | 7.9377 | 7.981 |
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 MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing 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 | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Manufacturer | AESC | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 192 | 294 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 48 | 5 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | - |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Liquid-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 | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic Optional Battery Warmer System with Convenience package |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:23-0:29 AC 7.4 kW, 3:39-4:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:54 DC 50 kW, 1:15 AC 6 kW, 9:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) 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) 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) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Nissan Connection by CARWINGS (S) Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) Pandora link for iPhone (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front and rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, 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 (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (O) Fog lights (O) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Partially recycled cloth seat fabric (S) | Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors (S) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Booster (Regenerative Brake) (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (S) Highway Driving Assist (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Folowing Assist (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear child safety locks (Manual operated) (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (S) Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors (S) Rear Occupant Alert (S) Rear View Monitor with parking guidance (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Safe Exit Warning (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) 8-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM audio system (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) BlueLink Connected Car System (S) BlueLink Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Hyundai Digital Key (O) Shift knob (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) 3 x USB ports (S) Wireless Device Charging (O) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) 8-way power-adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support (O) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel (O) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable telescoping steering wheel (S) Acoustic front windshield (S) Black roof (exterior) (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Hidden cargo-area storage compartment (O) Intermittent rear window wiper with washer (S) Power door locks (S) Power window lock-out button (S) Power windows with front auto-down/up (O) Power-tiltable and slidable sunroof (O) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview mirror with manual day/night (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Bulb type taillights (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen projector headlights (S) LED interior lights (O) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf SV | 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL |

