Comparison between:
- 2016 FIAT 500e
- 2015 Renault Zoe R240
- 2012 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 FIAT 500e | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | 2012 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | - | ZE20 | ZE0 |
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| Trim | - | R240 | SL |
| Model year | 2016 (MY16) | 2015 (MY15) | 2012 (MY12) |
| Market | 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 | Steel |
| Exterior colors | 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 | Energy Blue Calico Grey Neptune Grey Diamond Black Brazil Brown Arctic White Iceberg Blue | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red |
| Interior colors | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange | Light grey | Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 160.8 in 4084 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 68.1 in 1730 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 59.4 in 1510 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 839 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 25.9 in 657 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | 4.7 in 120 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in 989 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.6 in 903 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 49.4 in 1255 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 46.4 in 1179 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 47.8 in 1215 mm | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 42.6 in 1083 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.7 in 1035 mm | - | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 27.6 in 702 mm | - | 33.3 in 846 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 | - | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 3236.39 lb 1468 kg | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg |
| Payload | - | 1047.2 lb 475 kg | 923.74 lb 419 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4283.58 lb 1943 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.311 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | - | R240 / 5Agen3 | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 345 V |
| Power | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3000 - 11300 rpm | - |
| Torque | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 250 - 2500 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 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 | EPA, CMB: 83.9 mi / 135.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA, CMB: 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, CTY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 13.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 92 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 | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3 | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.59 | - | 7.9377 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension | 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 Touring-tuned suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.2 in 284 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 22 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 9.9 in 251 mm | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 11 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx15 | 6Jx15 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 | 185/65R15 88Q 195/65R16 | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 23.3 kWh | 21.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 25.92 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | Renault and LG Chem | AESC |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 97 | 192 | 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 | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 12 | 48 |
| Battery voltage | 364 V | 360 V | 364.8 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 617.29 lb 280 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 |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater Passive and active cooling | Air convection | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -25 °C -13 °F | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 49 °C 120.2 °F |
| Additional information | - | Cell capacity - 36 Ah Cell voltage - 3.75 V Estimated volumetric energy density - 505 Wh/l | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 | Type 1 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.6 kW DC 40 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 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 40 kW, 0:36 AC 6.6 kW, 3:39 | AC 22 kW, 1:00 AC 11 kW, 2:00 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57 | DC 50 kW, 0:23-0:29 AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Zen Take Care by Renault - active scent diffuser, ioniser, toxicity sensor (S) ABS with emergency brake assist (S) Carbon particles air filter (S) Driver and passenger front airbags (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic stability control (S) Fix4Sure anti-submarining seats at front and rear (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 (S) 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) Z.E. Voice pedestrian warning (S) 4*20W speakers (S) 7-inch touchscreen with voice access and text-to-speech (S) Hands-free keycard (S) Renault R-Link with navigation, radio, telephone, Bluetooth (S) 6 x speakers with a 4*35W 3D Sound by Arkamys (S) Z.E. Digital - remote access to R-Link store (S) My Z.E. Inter@ctive - remote battery charging and air conditioning/heating activation (S) With auto humidity level adjustment (S) Height and reach adjustable steering wheel (S) Leather-trimmed (S) Power rear windows (S) Automatic halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Dark interior ambience (S) Zen interior with Teflon upholstery protection (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) Rear HVAC duct (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) 3-spoke, heated (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Heated outside mirrots (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 | 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. | Renault Zoe R240 with a 23.3 kWh battery (usable capacity) does not change for the model year 2016. | - |
| 2016 FIAT 500e | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | 2012 Nissan Leaf SL |