Comparison between:
- 2021 Dacia Spring Electric
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Dacia Spring Electric | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | 2019 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | - | - | Leaf Acenta |
| Trim | - | - | S |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 21,975 (DE, Sep 2019) | 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) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Carbon-fiber | Steel |
| Exterior colors | White Grey | Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic | 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 |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Cube Shark Skin | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 141.7 in 3600 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.3 in 896 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.2 in 843 mm | 37.3 in 947 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.5 in 1231 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 31.2 in 793 mm | 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 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 3434.8 lb 1558 kg |
| Payload | - | 663.59 lb 301 kg | 952.4 lb 432 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 4387.2 lb 1990 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.308 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Luggage space follows VDA norms | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Electric 45 | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2521 - 8200 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Normal B-mode |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 19.10 s | 11.90 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 | WLTP: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km | WLTP: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe |
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 | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.44 | - | - |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| 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 Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front disks - 238 x 17 mm Rear drums - 170 mm | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5Jx16 5Jx15 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 160/70R14 | - | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | - | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 26.8 kWh | 36.8 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Number of cells | 72 | 168 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 12 | - | 24 |
| Voltage | 262.8 V | - | 350 V |
| Energy density | 148.5 Wh/kg | - | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | - | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | Usable capacity - 32.3 kWh | 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 | AC charging, 6.6 kW DC charging, 30 kW | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 40 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 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 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW | - | 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 | DC charging, 0:56 AC charging, 4:51 | DC fast charging, 0:49-1:00 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 Household charging, 14:03-17:24 | 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headplight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) | - | 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) |
| 2021 Dacia Spring Electric | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | 2019 Nissan Leaf S |