Comparison between:
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max | |
| Series | ZE1 | ID. |
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| Model alias | Leaf Acenta Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus | ID3 1st |
| Trim | S Plus | Max |
| Model year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Japan | Europe |
| Price | USD 36,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 44,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) JPY 4,162,320 (JAP, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black | White Teal |
| Interior colors | Black | White-Orange Grey-Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 in 2030 mm | - |
| Height | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | - |
| Rear track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 51.7 in 1313 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 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 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
| Additional information | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l Weight distribution front / rear (%) - 967 / 748 kg (56/44) Angle of approach - 16.3° Angle of departure - 25° | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | EM57 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | AC synchronous | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 5800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 800 - 4000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 226.0 mi / 363.7 km | WLTP: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.193 | - |
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) | - |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Additional information | Front disks size - 11.14 in x 1.1 in Rear disks size - 11.5 in x 0.63 in | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | - |
| Battery capacity | 62 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Number of cells | 288 | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (active) | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | The modules have different shapes with a different number of cells. | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW DC fast charging station, 70 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 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, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 100 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging station 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 Portable cable, 10:20 Wall box, 10:20 EVSE cable, 26:58 | DC charging, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 8:04 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (O) Center console storage (S) Charge port light and lock (S) Cupholders - 2 in center console (S) Fixed roof antenna (S) Kick Plates (O) Rear spoiler (S) Sun visors with extension (S) Tire repair kit - mounted in trunk (S) 3-point ALR (all)/ELR (driver) seatbelts (S) 4-wheel 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) Cruise control (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) Hill Start Assist (S) LATCH System (S) Manual, foot pedal parking brake (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sen (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Power window lockout system (S) Prentesioners and load-limiters on front seatbelts (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (S) RearView Monitor (S) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant hea (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 (1 on IP) (S) 8-inch colour LCD touchscreen (S) AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability (S) Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod and other devices (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) Bluetooth Streaming Audio (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Chrome outside door handles (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors (O) Aerodynamic halogen headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio Suede PET material (S) | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Contactless high-voltage battery charging (S) Keyless Advanced locking and starting system (S) Lane change system (S) Lane-keeping system with Emergency Assist (S) Rearview camera system (S) 8 x -speaker Beats sound system (S) Augmented reality (AR) head-up display (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) 2 x USB-C ports on the center console (S) Voice assistant Comfort seats (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Panorama sliding/tilting glass roof, tinted (S) Tinted windows (S) Ambient lights (S) Brake lights (S) IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist (O) Matrix LED headlights (S) Matrix sidelights (S) Turn indicators and tail light clusters (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Range according to the Japanese JC08 cycle - 570 km | - |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Max |