Comparison between:
- 2016 Nissan Leaf S
- 2016 FIAT 500e
- 2016 BMW i3 22 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Nissan Leaf S | 2016 FIAT 500e | 2016 BMW i3 22 kWh | |
| Series | ZE0 | - | - |
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| Trim | S | - | 22 kWh |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Market | - | North America | North America, Europe |
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 | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl | Gloss Black Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat Light Blue Clear Coat Dark Gray Clear Coat Light Gray | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Solar Orange Metallic Fluid Black Mineral Gray Platinum Silver |
| Interior colors | Black | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 38.9 in 989 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 35.6 in 903 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 49.4 in 1255 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 46.4 in 1179 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 47.8 in 1215 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 42.6 in 1083 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 40.7 in 1035 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 27.6 in 702 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | - | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3256.23 lb 1477 kg | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg |
| Payload | 1020.74 lb 463 kg | - | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg | - | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.311 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | - | BMW |
| Model | EM57 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | - | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | - | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | - | - | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km | EPA: 83.9 mi / 135.0 km | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 17 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 18.7 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.3 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3 | - |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 9.59 | 9.665 |
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) | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | - | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Front rotor size and type - 284 x 22 mm Rear rotor size and type - 251 x 11 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 5.5Jx15 | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 185/55R15 | 155/70R19 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 175/55R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | - | Samsung SDI |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 24 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 97 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 48 | - | 8 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 364 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | - | 449.74 lb 204 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) | Air convection Water-based coolant circulation | 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 | Passive and active cooling Active heating | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW | Wallbox, 6.6 kW DC charging, 40 kW | Household charging, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC fast charging, 50 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, 3.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 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, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | DC Charging, 0:36 Wallbox, 3:39 | DC fast charging, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 |
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) 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) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) NissanConnect with Mobile Apps (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 (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 heated seats (S) 3-spoke (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) | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Pedestrian alert (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) TomTom Navigation (S) Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touch screen, voice commands, handsfree (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (O) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The 2016 Fiat 500e features an all-new 5.0 Uconnect system with 5-inch touchscreen radio and integrated voice command. Offers two new exterior colors and a Touring-tuned suspension. | For MY2016 BMW i3 22 kWh is available in three new colours: Fluid Black - Mineral Gray - Platinum Silver replacing the Laurel Gray Metallic - Andesite Silver Metallic - Arravani Gray. All the rest remains the same as the previous model year. The 22 kWh variant of BMW i3 is discontinued in 2017. |
| 2016 Nissan Leaf S | 2016 FIAT 500e | 2016 BMW i3 22 kWh |