Comparison between:
- 2017 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2022 KIA Niro EV S
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2017 Nissan Leaf SL2022 KIA Niro EV S2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
SeriesZE0--
2017 Nissan Leaf SL2022 KIA Niro EV S2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
Model alias-e-Niro
eNiro		e-Soul
Soul Electric
Soul EV Explore
Soul EV Premium
e-Soul Inspiration
TrimSLS64 kWh
Model year201720222023
Market-North AmericaEurope
Price--EUR 46,950 (Germany, Feb 2023)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleHatchbackCrossoverCrossover
MaterialsSteelAdvanced High Strength Steel
Aluminium		Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsForged Bronze
Coulis Red
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Glacier White
Pearl White		Graphite Gray
Aurora Black
Gravity Blue
Runway Red
Snow White
Steel Gray		Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold
Cherry Black with Inferno Red
Neptune Blue with Cherry Black
Interior colorsBlackBlack
Grey		-
Number of doors555
Number of seats555
Length175.0 in
4445 mm		171.5 in
4356 mm		166.1 in
4220 mm
Width69.7 in
1770 mm		71.1 in
1806 mm		70.9 in
1800 mm
Width with mirrors77.4 in
1967 mm		--
Height61.0 in
1550 mm		60.8 in
1544 mm		63.2 in
1605 mm
Wheelbase106.3 in
2700 mm		106.3 in
2700 mm		102.4 in
2600 mm
Front track60.6 in
1539 mm		62.0 in
1575 mm		61.6 in
1565 mm
Rear track60.4 in
1534 mm		62.4 in
1585 mm		62.0 in
1575 mm
Clearance6.3 in
160 mm		6.1 in
155 mm		6.1 in
155 mm
Front headroom41.2 in
1047 mm		40.1 in
1018 mm		39.9 in
1013 mm
Rear headroom37.3 in
948 mm		37.7 in
957 mm		38.9 in
988 mm
Front shoulder room54.3 in
1379 mm		56.0 in
1423 mm		55.5 in
1410 mm
Rear shoulder room52.5 in
1334 mm		55.1 in
1400 mm		54.7 in
1390 mm
Front hip room51.5 in
1308 mm		53.7 in
1364 mm		53.5 in
1359 mm
Rear hip room50.0 in
1270 mm		48.3 in
1227 mm		52.8 in
1341 mm
Front legroom42.1 in
1069 mm		41.7 in
1059 mm		41.1 in
1044 mm
Rear legroom33.3 in
846 mm		36.0 in
914 mm		36.5 in
927 mm
Passenger volume2617.0 l
92.42 ft3
2.62 m3		2735.0 l
96.59 ft3
2.73 m3		2765.0 l
97.65 ft3
2.77 m3
Total volume3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3		3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3		-
Trunk volume668.0 l
23.59 ft3
0.67 m3		550.0 l
19.42 ft3
0.55 m3		315.0 l
11.12 ft3
0.32 m3
Maximum trunk volume850.0 l
30.02 ft3
0.85 m3		1780.0 l
62.86 ft3
1.78 m3		1339.0 l
47.29 ft3
1.34 m3
Curb weight3406.14 lb
1545 kg		3853.68 lb
1748 kg		3873.52 lb
1757 kg
Payload1025.15 lb
465 kg		1062.63 lb
482 kg		-
GVWR4431.29 lb
2010 kg		4916.31 lb
2230 kg		4806.08 lb
2180 kg
Drag coefficient0.28 Cd0.29 Cd0.35 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerNissan--
ModelEM57--
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorFrontFrontFront
Voltage360 V356 V356 V
Power80 kW
107.3 hp
108.8 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM-3800 - 8000 rpm3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque254 Nm
25.9 kgm
187.3 ft-lb		395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb		395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM--3600 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Normal
B-mode		Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport		Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed90.1 mph
145.0 km/h		103.8 mph
167.0 km/h		103.8 mph
167.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h11.50 s7.80 s7.90 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 rangeEPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 kmEPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 kmWLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, 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		EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe		WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classAA+A+++

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.8 m
35.43 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns-2.572.5
Additional information-Steering ratio - 13.3:1Steering ratio - 12.8:1

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio8.19388.2068.206

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)		Independent
MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers		Shock absorbers
MacPherson strut
Independent
Coil springs (helical springs)
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspensionTorsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)		Independent
Multi-link		Shock absorbers
Multi-link
Independent
Coil springs (helical springs)
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsDiscs
Additional information4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes-Front brakes diameter - 12 in
Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx17 ET457Jx17 ET507Jx17

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres215/50R17 90V215/55R17 94W215/55R17

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerAESCSK InnovationSK Innovation
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLi-Ion PolymerLi-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity30 kWh64 kWh64 kWh
Number of cells192294-
Number of modules483-
Voltage360 V356 V356 V
Energy density157 Wh/kg141.3 Wh/kg250 Wh/kg
Weight648.16 lb
294 kg		1030 lb
467.2 kg		1007.51 lb
457 kg
Volume485.0 l
17.13 ft3
0.48 m3		--
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingAir convection (passive)Water-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature-35 °C
-31 °F		--35 °C
-31 °F
Maximum ambient temperature45 °C
113 °F		--
Additional informationStacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite
Battery heater
Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery		Capacity - 180 Ah
Power - 170 kW
Optional battery heating		Battery Ah - 180 Ah
Actual battery capacity is 67 kWh - 64 kWh is the usable capacity.
Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode
Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeEVSE cable, 2.3 kW
Wall box, 6.6 kW
Portable cable, 7.4 kW
Fast charging station, 50 kW		AC charging, 7.2 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW		AC charging, 7.2 kW
AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW
Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW		Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kWOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeFast charging station, 0:29-0:36
Wall box, 4:33-5:00
Portable cable, 4:33-5:00
EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00		DC charging 100 kW, 0:29-0:42
DC charging 50 kW, 1:02
AC charging, 8:54		AC charging 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresCargo 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)		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 Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (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)
Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S)
Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S)
Rollover sensor (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)
8-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)
4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (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 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (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)
Remote Start with cabin preheating or cooling functionality (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)
Front and rear adjustable headrests (S)
Front passenger seat back pocket (S)
Heated 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 (O)
Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S)
Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S)
Heated back-lite glass (S)
Plastic scuff plates (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)
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)
Cargo light (S)
Center console mood lamp (S)
Front fog lamps (S)
LED Daytime Running lights (S)
LED positioning lamps (S)
Overhead console lamp (S)
Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S)		Roof rails (S)
SUV Pack (O)
Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Child lock on rear doors (S)
Driver's side knee airbag (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S)
eCall (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (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 (HBA) (S)
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S)
Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S)
Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Rear child safety door locks (S)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S)
Rear parking system (S)
Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines (S)
Rollover sensor (S)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go (S&G) (S)
Speed sensing auto door locks (S)
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with reversing camera system (S)
12V power outlet (front) (S)
7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S)
AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S)
Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S)
front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S)
Ready for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S)
Smart key with start/stop button (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Climate control (S)
Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support (S)
Power Driver Seat Adjustment (S)
Heated Steering Wheel (S)
Leather wrapped steering wheel (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
Aero Blade Wipers (S)
Automatic Window Defogger (S)
Bodycolor outside door handles (S)
Front windows with one­touch auto up/down and safety (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Power door locks with two ­turn entry system (S)
Power front/rear windows (S)
Privacy glass on rear (S)
Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S)
Satin Chrome Interior Door Handles (S)
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (S)
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror (S)
Power adjustable heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S)
Automatic Headlight Control (S)
Dual Full LED Headlamps (S)
Front LED Fog Lamps (S)
Front overhead console room lamp (S)
LED Daytime Running Lights (S)
LED Rear Combination Lights (S)
Light sensor (S)
Leather (S)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information--Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels:
The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine
 2017 Nissan Leaf SL2022 KIA Niro EV S2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh