Comparison between:
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2012 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2012 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SV | 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2012 Nissan Leaf SV | 2012 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | ZE0 | ZE0 | ZE0 | ZE0 |
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| Trim | SV | SL | SV | SL |
| Model year | 2011 (MY11) | 2011 (MY11) | 2012 (MY12) | 2012 (MY12) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Light Grey | Light Grey | Light Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 33.3 in 846 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 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3353.23 lb 1521 kg | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 3353.23 lb 1521 kg | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 923.74 lb 419 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 923.74 lb 419 kg |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | EM61 | EM61 | EM61 | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 345 V | 345 V | 345 V | 345 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | 9.90 s | 9.90 s | 9.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA, CMB: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA, CMB: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA, CMB: 73.0 mi / 117.5 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: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 7.9377 | 7.9377 | 7.9377 |
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) | 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) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 205/55R16 89H | 205/55R16 89H | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 21.5 kWh | 21.5 kWh | 21.5 kWh | 21.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 24 kWh | 24 kWh | 24 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Manufacturer | AESC | AESC | AESC | AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | Pouch | Pouch | Pouch |
| Cell configuration | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series |
| Number of modules | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 360 V | 364.8 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 601.86 lb 273 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 | 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 | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection (passive) | Air convection (passive) | Air convection Battery heater | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | -25 °C -13 °F | -25 °C -13 °F | -25 °C -13 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | 49 °C 120.2 °F | 49 °C 120.2 °F | 49 °C 120.2 °F |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | 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 | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 | 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 7.4 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 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 | AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:23-0:29 AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 | AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 | 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 | 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) 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) 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) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (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) | 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) 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) 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) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (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) |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SV | 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2012 Nissan Leaf SV | 2012 Nissan Leaf SL |