Comparison between:
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
- 2017 Renault Zoe R90
- 2013 Nissan Leaf S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2017 Renault Zoe R90 | 2013 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | ZE40 | ZE0 |
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| Trim | - | R90 | S |
| Model year | 2020 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Market | Europe | Europe, Australia | - |
| Price | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey | Glacier White Arctic White Metallic Titanium Grey Metallic Zircon Blue Metallic Diamond Black Metallic Mars Red Metallic Calico Grey Ytrium Grey | Brilliant Silver Metallic Slate Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White Blue Ocean |
| Interior colors | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey | Black Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 106.1 in 2695 mm | 160.8 in 4084 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 65.5 in 1663 mm | 68.1 in 1730 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.5 in 1893 mm | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 59.4 in 1510 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 4.4 in 113 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 35.6 in 904 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 32.5 in 826 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 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 | - | - | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg | 3262.84 lb 1480 kg | 3256.23 lb 1477 kg |
| Payload | 496.04 lb 225 kg | 1071.45 lb 486 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Overhang front / rear - 839 / 657 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | - | R90 / 5Agen3 | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3000 - 11300 rpm | - |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 250 - 2500 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco | Eco Normal |
| Additional information | Radar-based recuperation | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 13.20 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: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km | NEDC: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km Real range: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km | NEDC: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km EPA: 75.0 mi / 120.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 16.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 115 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 6.95 m 22.80 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.71 | - |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | 7.9377 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Single wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Discs |
| Additional information | - | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 6Jx15 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 165/65R15 185/60R15 | 185/65R15 88Q 195/65R16 | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Accumotive | Renault and LG Chem | AESC |
| Model | - | Z.E. 40 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 17.6 kWh | 45.61 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Number of cells | 96 | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 3 | 12 | 48 |
| Voltage | - | 346 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 672.41 lb 305 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 | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -40 °C -40 °F | -25 °C -13 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 50 °C 122 °F | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Beattery heater | Usable battery capacity - 41 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l | 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 | Wallbox, 4.6 kW Wallbox, 22 kW | Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW Wallbox 22 kW, 22 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, Type 2 CCS2, 4.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 3.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 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 | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 | Wallbox 22 kW, 2:05 Wallbox 11 kW, 4:09 Wallbox 7.4 kW, 6:10 Wallbox 3.7 kW, 12:20 | Fast charging station, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 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 | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) | Central armrest with storage (S) Range OptimiZer: heat pump, new-generation regenerative braking and Michelin Energy E-V tyres (S) ABS with emergency brake assist (S) Carbon particles air filter (S) Child lock (S) Driver and passenger front airbags (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic stability control (S) Front seats designed and tested to reduce the risk of whiplash (S) Hazard warning lights activated automatically in the event of emergency braking (S) Head and thorax front side airbags (S) Hill start assist (S) Isofix mounting system on the rear side seats and front passenger seat (S) Passenger Restraint Cushion airbags in the front seats (S) Rear parking camera (O) Rear parking sensors (S) Standard speed limiter / cruise control (S) Three-point seatbelts with force limiters at the rear (S) Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners at the front (S) Traction control and understeer control (S) Tyre inflation and repair kit (S) Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S) 4x35W output with DAB Radio (S) 7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S) Bluetooth (S) Hands-free keycard (S) Renault R-Link with TomTom navigation system (S) 6 x speakers with 3D Sound by Arkamys (S) TFT colour screen with on-board computer and driving style indicator (S) Cabin preconditioning (heating or air conditioning) (S) Preconditioning of Z.E. 40 battery (heating or air conditioning) (S) With auto humidity level adjustment (S) Heated front seats (O) Three height-adjustable rear side headrests (S) Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel and gear lever knob (S) Automatic wipers with rain sensors (S) Body-coloured front door handles (S) Front electric windows on driver and passenger side (S) Power-adjustable heated side mirrors (S) Power-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) Automatic illuminating hazard lights in the event of emergency braking (S) Bi-halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Black cloth upholstery (S) Black/grey trim cloth upholstery (S) | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (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 (O) 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) 4.3-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) 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 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) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2017 Renault Zoe R90 | 2013 Nissan Leaf S |