Comparison between:
- 2014 Tesla Model S P85+
- 2014 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Tesla Model S P85+ | 2014 Nissan Leaf SL | 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | - | ZE0 | ZE0 |
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| Trim | P85+ | SL | SL |
| Model year | 2014 | 2014 | 2011 |
| Market | North America, Europe | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Solid White Steel Grey Metallic Silver Metallic Brown Metallic Blue Metallic Green Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White Blue Ocean | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red |
| Interior colors | Black Grey Tan | Black | Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 196.0 in 4978 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 77.3 in 1963 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1963 mm | - | - |
| Height | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1661 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1699 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 150.1 l 5.30 ft3 0.15 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 4647.34 lb 2108 kg | 3324.57 lb 1508 kg | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 877.44 lb 398 kg | 923.74 lb 419 kg |
| GVWR | 5709.97 lb 2590 kg | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM61 | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 375 V | 360 V | 345 V |
| Power | 310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 - 8600 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode | - |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 129.9 mph 209.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 11.30 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.20 s | - | 9.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 271.5 mi / 437.0 km | EPA: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km | NEDC: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 88 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe | 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: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 106 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 | 11.27 m 36.98 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.45 | - | - |
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 | 9.73 | 7.9377 | 7.9377 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Smart Air Suspension (optional) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) 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 | Ventilated discs | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 355 mm x 32 mm ventilated rotor Rear brakes: Aluminium 4 piston fixed calliper with 365 mm x 28 mm ventilated rotor | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 9Jx21 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/35R21 96Y 245/45R19 98V 265/35R21 101Y | 215/50R17 89H | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | AESC | AESC |
| Model | NCR18650A | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 85 kWh | 24 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Number of cells | 7104 | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 16 | 48 | 48 |
| Voltage | 346 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 225 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1330.05 lb 603.3 kg | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 601.86 lb 273 kg |
| Volume | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | 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 (passive) | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 45 °C 113 °F | 49 °C 120.2 °F |
| Additional information | - | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 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, Tesla, 10 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW Twin chargers, Tesla, 20 kW Twin chargers, Type 2, 22 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 3.6 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 | Supercharger, 0:45 Wall Connector, 4:15 Wall Connector, 8:30 NEMA 14-50, 8:51 SAE J1772 Adapter, 15:27 NEMA 5-15, 59:02 | Fast charging station, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | Quick charge port, 0:23-0:29 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 | Automatic keyless entry (O) Carbon fibre rear spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Chrome visual cues on the left, right and and rear center bumper (O) Front air intakes (O) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) Keyless entry (S) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) Forward looking radar in the lower front grille Front and rear parking sensors (O) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-precision electronic Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (O) Looking forward camera in the top centre of the windshield (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rollover crash sensor (S) Speed assist (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) Ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers (O) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Amplifier (O) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink for garage door opening (O) Satellite radio (O) 7 x speakers, 200-watt stereo system (S) 12 x speakers, 580-watt Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7.1 surround sound (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Turn by turn navigation with 7 years of free map updates (O) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Front seats with memory settings (O) Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) All-glass panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (O) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Heated windshield wipers (O) Lighted door handles Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (O) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors Heated side mirrors (O) Manual-folding side mirrors (S) Automatic high-beam control Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenience lighting (O) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (O) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Premium Interior LED Lighting (O) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Gloss wood trim (O) Lacewood trim (O) Leather (S) Matte Obeche wood trim (O) Nappa leather on armrests and door panels (O) Piano black decor accents (S) | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler 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) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (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 (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) | Cargo cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Standard Roadside Assistance (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 (S) 7-inch display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) CARWINGS telematics (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Navigation System (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Standard trip computer (S) USB port (S) XM Satellite Radio (S) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Remote keyless entry system (S) Remote windows down and hatch release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The Model S P85 and P85+ have been discontinued on November 12, 2014 together with the green and brown colour options. However, Tesla has upgraded via a software update the electric motor to 350 kW in 2015 for vehicles that are already delivered. MCU1 - NVIDIA Tegra 3 - 40 nm - 1GB DDR3 - 8GB eMMC - 12 GFlops | - | - |
| 2014 Tesla Model S P85+ | 2014 Nissan Leaf SL | 2011 Nissan Leaf SL |