Comparison between:
- 2016 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2015 Renault Zoe R240
- 2017 Nissan Leaf SV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | 2017 Nissan Leaf SV | |
| Series | - | ZE20 | ZE0 |
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| Trim | - | R240 | SV |
| Model year | 2016 (MY16) | 2015 (MY15) | 2017 (MY17) |
| Market | Europe | 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 Carbon-fiber | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Pure White Blue Dark Blue Dark Silver Light Silver | Energy Blue Calico Grey Neptune Grey Diamond Black Brazil Brown Arctic White Iceberg Blue | Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White |
| Interior colors | Black | Light grey | Black Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 139.4 in 3540 mm | 160.8 in 4084 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 68.1 in 1730 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in 2421 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1424 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 | 5.3 in 135 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 947 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 54.7 in 1390 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 | - | 33.3 in 846 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 | 250.0 l 8.83 ft3 0.25 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2511.07 lb 1139 kg | 3236.39 lb 1468 kg | 3386.3 lb 1536 kg |
| Payload | 795.87 lb 361 kg | 1047.2 lb 475 kg | 1044.99 lb 474 kg |
| GVWR | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 4283.58 lb 1943 kg | 4431.29 lb 2010 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with a 75 kg driver included - 1139 kg Trunk volumes are measured according to VDA | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | - | R240 / 5Agen3 | EM57 |
| 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 | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2800 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 11300 rpm | - |
| Torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2800 rpm | 250 - 2500 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | - | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 68 kW 91.2 hp 92.5 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.40 s | 13.20 s | 11.50 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 99.4 mi / 160.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km | EPA, CMB: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 11.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 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 | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 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 | - | - | 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 Shock absorbers | 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 | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | 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 | Discs |
| Additional information | - | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 6Jx15 ET40 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/55R15 | 185/65R15 88Q 195/65R16 | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 23.3 kWh | 28 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 25.92 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 18.7 kWh | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | Renault and LG Chem | AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 204 | 192 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | - | Pouch |
| 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 | 17 | 12 | 48 |
| Battery voltage | 374 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 617.29 lb 280 kg | 648.16 lb 294 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 | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -25 °C -13 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 45 °C 113 °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 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 | Type 1 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 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, 0:28 AC 7.2 kW, 2:36 AC 3.6 kW, 5:12 AC 2.3 kW, 8:08 | AC 22 kW, 1:00 AC 11 kW, 2:00 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 4:33-5:00 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Floor of the luggage compartment adjustable to two heights and removable (S) City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 1-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) | 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) | 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) 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) 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 switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD radio (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 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) Hybrid heater system (heat pump) (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, 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) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Volkswagen e-Up! has been announced at IAA 2013 and has remained largely unchanged for model years 2014, 2015, 2016. | Renault Zoe R240 with a 23.3 kWh battery (usable capacity) does not change for the model year 2016. | - |
| 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2015 Renault Zoe R240 | 2017 Nissan Leaf SV |