Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
- 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh
- 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ | |
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| Trim | Standard RWD | 75 kWh | 52 kWh | Platinum+ |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Market | North America | Europe | Europe | North America |
| Price | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) | - | - | USD 38,990 (USA, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Crossover | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | Luminous Teal FUJI Sunset Red Pearl White Sukumo Blue Ceramic Gray Gun Metallic | Sukumo Blue Pearl White Ceramic Gray Gun Metallic | Deep Ocean Blue Pearl Black Diamond Pearl Gun Metallic Everest White Pearl TriCoat Seabreeze Blue Pearl with Black roof Everest White Pearl TriCoat with Black roof Coulis Red Pearl with Black roof Boulder Gray Pearl with Black roof |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black and White | Black and White | Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm | 173.4 in 4405 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 71.3 in 1810 mm | 71.3 in 1810 mm | 71.3 in 1811 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.6 in 2098 mm | 82.6 in 2098 mm | 82.6 in 2098 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - | - | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm | 105.9 in 2690 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | - | - | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | - | - | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - | - | - |
| Approach angle | - | - | - | 18 ° |
| Departure angle | - | - | - | 23.7 ° |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | - | - | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | - | - | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | - | - | 36.6 in 930 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | - | - | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | - | - | 54.6 in 1387 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | - | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | - | - | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | - | - | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | - | - | 31.8 in 808 mm |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 437.0 l 15.43 ft3 0.44 m3 | 437.0 l 15.43 ft3 0.44 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1052.0 l 37.15 ft3 1.05 m3 | 1052.0 l 37.15 ft3 1.05 m3 | 1572.0 l 55.51 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | - | - | - |
| Curb weight | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 4151.3 lb 1883 kg | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 4369.56 lb 1982 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 56 % | 56 % | 56 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 44 % | 44 % | 44 % |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2149.51 lb 975 kg | 2149.51 lb 975 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.25 Cd | 0.26 Cd |
| Additional information | - | *Luggage capacity for Europe is measured according to the VDA standards | *Luggage capacity for Europe is measured according to the VDA standards | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Nissan | Nissan | Nissan |
| 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 | Rear | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Torque | - | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb | 345 Nm 35.2 kgm 254.5 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | - | - | Regenerative braking paddles |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 130 kW 174.3 hp 176.8 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb | 345 Nm 35.2 kgm 254.5 ft-lb | 355 Nm 36.2 kgm 261.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.60 s | 8.60 s | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | - | - | 7.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 375.3 mi / 604.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km | EPA, CMB: 259.0 mi / 416.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 14.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 103 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | - | - | - |
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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | - | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | - | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - | - | - |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 7Jx18 7.5Jx19 | 6.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/55R18 235/45R19 | 195/60R18 | 235/45R19 V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 75.1 kWh | 52 kWh | 75.1 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V | - | 2.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Optional battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - | - | - |
| Additional information | - | V2L - 3.6 kW (adapter required) | V2L - 3.6 kW (adapter required) | V2L - 3.6 kW (adapter required) V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) plug in the cargo area Optional 120V power outlet |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 105 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 105 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 6:00 | DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 7.2 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) | - | - | Front sonar sensors (S) 2x USB Type-C ports rear (S) Bose Personal Plus audio system with 10 speakers (S) Dual 14.3-inch touchscreens (S) Head-up display (S) Meters/gauges (S) Wireless phone charging pad (S) Rear air vent (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with memory and power lumbar support (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Automatic windshield wipers with rain sensor (S) Dimming panoramic roof (S) Divide-N-Hide Cargo System (S) Motion-activated power liftgate (S) Roof rails (S) Frameless auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with memory (S) Side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals (S) 64-color customizable ambient lighting (S) LED full center signature lamp (S) TailorFit front and rear (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | AmpR Medium Platform | AmpR Medium Platform | AmpR Medium Platform |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2026 Nissan Leaf 75 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh | 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ |