Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | |
| Series | ID. | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | ID3 1st | Leaf Tekna Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus |
| Trim | Max | SL Plus |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 42,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 50,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) GBP 35,895 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 46,500 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 44,870 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 47,950 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel |
| Exterior colors | White Teal | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black |
| Interior colors | White-Orange Grey-Black | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | - | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | - | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16.7 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 25.9 ° |
| Clearance | - | 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 | - | 51.7 in 1313 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 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 44 % |
| Payload | - | 897.28 lb 407 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | APP 310 | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4600 - 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 800 - 4000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | EPA, CMB: 215.0 mi / 346.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | - |
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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 11 m 36.09 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 | - | 8.193 |
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) |
| Rear suspension | - | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.1 in 283 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Rear brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.5 in 292 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.6 in 16 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7Jx17 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/45R20 | 215/50R17 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 58 kWh | 59 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 62 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch |
| Cell configuration | - | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 24 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Air convection (active) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 Type 2 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 70 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:17 AC 7.2 kW, 8:04 | DC 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 AC 7.4 kW, 10:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Contactless high-voltage battery charging (S) Keyless Advanced locking and starting system (S) Lane change system (S) Lane-keeping system with Emergency Assist (S) Rearview camera system (S) 8 x -speaker Beats sound system (S) Augmented reality (AR) head-up display (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) 2 x USB-C ports on the center console (S) Voice assistant Comfort seats (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, tinted (S) Tinted windows (S) Ambient lights (S) Brake lights (S) IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist (O) Matrix LED headlights (S) Matrix sidelights (S) Turn indicators and tail light clusters (S) | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (S) Center console storage (S) Charge port light and lock (S) Cupholders - 2 in center console (S) Fixed roof antenna (S) Kick Plates (O) Rear spoiler (S) Sun visors with extension (S) Tire repair kit - mounted in trunk (S) 3-point ALR (all)/ELR (driver) seatbelts (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electric parking brake (E-PKB) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (S) LATCH System (S) Manual, foot pedal parking brake (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sen (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Power window lockout system (S) Prentesioners and load-limiters on front seatbelts (S) ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (S) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant hea (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 (1 on IP) (S) 8-inch colour LCD touchscreen (S) AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability (S) Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod and other devices (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) Bluetooth Streaming Audio (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD Radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect EV (telematics) (S) NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM (S) NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 7 x speakers with Bose Premium Audio system (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's set with 2-way lumber (S) Heated front seats (S) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Chrome outside door handles (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (S) Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) Fog lights (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
| 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus |