Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | |
| Series | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | e-Niro eNiro | Leaf Tekna Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus |
| Trim | EX Premium | SL Plus |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,590 (USA, Apr 2020) | USD 42,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 50,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) GBP 35,895 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 46,500 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 44,870 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 47,950 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1806 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16.7 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 25.9 ° |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 51.7 in 1313 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 44 % |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 897.28 lb 407 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | 360 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 4600 - 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | 800 - 4000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal B-mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 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 | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km | EPA, CMB: 215.0 mi / 346.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | - |
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 | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | - |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 8.193 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.1 in 283 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.5 in 292 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.6 in 16 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/50R17 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 59 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 62 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 294 | 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 |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | 24 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | - |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Air convection (active) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
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 1 Type 2 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 70 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 AC 7.4 kW, 10:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Crossbars (O) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with camera and sensor (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology (S) Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S) Trip computer (S) USB audio input ports (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Driver's only air conditioning (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power rear windows (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control front windows (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console lamp (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (S) 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 with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electric parking brake (E-PKB) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (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) ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (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) HD Radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect EV (telematics) (S) NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM (S) NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 7 x speakers with Bose Premium Audio system (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's set with 2-way lumber (S) Heated front seats (S) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) 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) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (S) Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) Fog lights (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus |