Comparison between:
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Trim | SL | - |
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | - | USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | General Motors |
| Model | EM61 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 345 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | - | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 |
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 | 7.9377 | 3.17 |
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) |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm |
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 | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | A123 Systems |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 21.3 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 336 |
| Number of modules | 48 | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 559.97 lb 254 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | 133.0 l 4.70 ft3 0.13 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | The battery uses nanophosphate as the active cathode material in the Li-Ion batteries of A123 Systems. A liquid thermal management system cools and heats the battery. |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW | DC fast charging, 50 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, 3.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Quick charge port, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 6:40-8:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar safety and security system (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV |