Comparison between:
- 2017 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Nissan Leaf SL | 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Trim | SL | Essential |
| Model year | 2017 | 2023 |
| Market | - | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White | White Grey |
| Interior colors | Black | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 35.3 in 896 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 33.2 in 843 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 48.5 in 1231 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 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 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3406.14 lb 1545 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4431.29 lb 2010 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Luggage space follows VDA norms |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | - |
| Model | EM57 | Electric 45 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 2521 - 8200 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | Eco |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 19.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km | WLTP: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 9.5 m 31.17 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3.44 |
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 | 8.1938 | - |
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 Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Front disks - 238 x 17 mm Rear drums - 170 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 90V | 160/70R14 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 30 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 72 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 12 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 262.8 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 148.5 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 648.16 lb 294 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | - |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | - |
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 Fast charging station, 50 kW | AC charging, 6.6 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 Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Wall box, 4:33-5:00 Portable cable, 4:33-5:00 EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00 | AC charging, 4:51 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (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) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (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) Rear 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) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (R-Plug & Music) (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors in black (S) Automatic headlight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) |
| 2017 Nissan Leaf SL | 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential |