by Iqtidar Ali | @IqtidarAlii
I know that Tesla Model 3 is a compact sedan and Nissan Leaf is a hatchback but I still persist in comparing both — reason? They do still compete being Electric Vehicles.
While aiming at buying an electric car for yourself or the family these two cars might give you a tough time making a choice between the two.
2018 Nissan Leaf received some major design enhancements in comparison to it’s previous model — sharper front-fascia, re-designed headlights and rear lights boasting a more aggressive modern design.
Starting at $29,990 with a 151 miles of range the 2018 Nissan Leaf puts a good challenge to Tesla Model 3 which starts at $35,000 and the wait time for delivery can stretch from 1-3 years.
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- Exterior Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions
- Performance
- Battery / Charging / Range / Mileage
- Weight Info
- Luggage Capacity / Cargo Volume
- Suspension
- Convenience / Connectivity / Tech
- Safety
- Warranties / Assistance
- Pricing Info
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Exterior Dimensions
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| PARAMETERS |
TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Length |
184.8 in ( 4693 mm ) |
176.4 in ( 4480 mm ) |
| Width (Mirrors folded) |
76.1 in ( 1933 mm ) |
70.5 in ( 1790 mm ) |
| Height |
56.8 ( 1442 mm ) |
61.6 in ( 1564 mm ) |
| Wheelbase |
113.2 in ( 2875 mm ) |
106.3 in ( 2700 mm ) |
| Track (wheel center) Front / Rear |
62.2 / 62.2 in ( 1580 / 1580 mm ) |
60.2 / 60.8 in ( 1529 / 1544 mm ) |
| Body |
Hybrid steel/aluminum body |
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels |
Interior Dimensions
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| PARAMETERS |
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TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Headroom |
Front |
39.6 in ( 1006 mm ) |
41.2 in ( 1046 mm ) |
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Rear |
37.7 ( 957 mm ) |
37.3 in ( 947 mm ) |
| Headroom (glass roof) |
Front |
40.3 ( 1023 mm ) |
N/A |
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Rear |
37.7 ( 957 mm ) |
N/A |
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| Leg Room |
Front |
42.7 in ( 1084 mm ) |
42.1 in ( 1069 mm ) |
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Rear |
35.2 in ( 894 mm ) |
33.5 in ( 850 mm ) |
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| Shoulder Room |
Front |
56.3 in ( 1430 mm ) |
54.3 in ( 1379 mm ) |
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Rear |
54.0 in ( 1371 mm ) |
52.5 in ( 1333 mm ) |
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| Hip Room |
Front |
53.4 in ( 1356 mm ) |
51.7 in ( 1313 mm ) |
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Rear |
52.4 in ( 1330 mm ) |
50.0 in ( 1270 mm ) |
Performance
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VARIANTS |
0-60 MPH |
TOP SPEED |
DRAG COEFFICIENT |
| Tesla Model 3 |
Standard |
5.6 sec |
130 mph (209 km/h) |
0.23 |
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Long Range |
5.1 sec |
140 mph (225 km/h) |
0.23 |
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| 2018 Nissan Leaf |
All variants |
8.0 sec ( Motor Trend est ) |
No Info |
0.28 |
Battery / Charging / Range / Mileage
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TESLA MODEL 3 (STANDARD) |
TESLA MODEL 3 (LONG RANGE) |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Battery |
No manufacturer info |
40 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Home Charging rate |
30 miles of range per hour (240V outlet 32A) |
37 miles of range per hour (240V outlet 40A) |
16 hrs, 3.6 kW/8 hrs, 6.6 kW ( Motor Trend ) |
| Supercharging / Fast charging rate |
130 miles of range per 30 mins |
170 miles of range per 30 mins |
No Info |
| Range |
220 miles ( 354 kms ) |
310 miles (499 kms) |
151 miles ( 243 kms ) |
| Mileage ( MPGe ) |
126 |
City: 125, Highway: 100, Combined: 112 |
Weight Info
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TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Base Curb Weight : lbs |
Standard: 3,549 |
S: 3,433 |
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Long Range: 3,814 |
SV: 3,468 |
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SL: 3,508 |
Luggage Capacity / Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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| TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| 15 |
23.6 |
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Rear seat down: 30.0 |
Suspension
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| OPTIONS |
TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Front |
Double wishbone, virtual steer axis front suspension with coil over twin-tube shock absorbers |
Independent strut |
| Rear |
Independent multi-link rear suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers |
Torsion beam |
| Stabilizer bars |
Front & Rear standard |
Front & Rear standard |
Convenience / Connectivity / Tech
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| OPTIONS |
TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| On-board Computer |
On-board Supercomputer (Nvidia Drive PX2) |
No Official Info |
| Steering / Steering Controls |
Steering wheel with twin scrollers enabling access to multiple-functions including steering height and side mirror adjustments |
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering, Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls |
| Center Screen |
15″ center touch screen with multi layered info, navigation and autopilot display |
7″ color display w/multi-touch control |
| Internet connectivity |
Wi-Fi and LTE internet connectivity |
N/A |
| Radio |
FM/Internet streaming radio |
HD Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (weather, fuel prices, movie listings, stock info and sports) |
| Hands Free Calling |
Bluetooth® hands-free calling and media streaming |
Bluetooth hands-free phone system, streaming audio via Bluetooth, hands-free text messaging assistant |
| Keyless Entry |
Keyless entry and remote climate control using the Tesla app |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button |
| Remote Controls / Telematics |
Remote climate control using the Tesla app |
NissanConnect EV – allowing for remote connection to the vehicle (monitor battery state of charge, start charging event and turn on HVAC system) |
| Apple Car Play / Android Auto |
N/A |
Only on SV and SL variants |
| Rearview Mirror |
Auto dimming rear-view mirror |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (Optional on SV, Standard on SL variant) |
| Side Mirrors |
Power-adjustable side mirrors |
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator |
| Power Windows |
One-touch power windows throughout |
Power windows with driver’s window one-touch auto up/down |
| Power Seats |
12-way, power adjustable front seats, steering column and side mirrors (Only with Premium Upgrades Package. Manually adjustable seats in base Model 3) |
6-way manual adjustable driver’s bucket seat (standard on S and SV) 8-way power driver seat w/2-way lumbar and 4-way manual front passenger seats (standard on the SL variant) |
| Driver Profiles |
Universal driver profiles accessible through entire Tesla fleet |
No Official Info |
| Rear Camera |
Back-Up Camera |
RearView Monitor |
Safety
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| OPTIONS |
TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Brakes |
Electromechanically boosted four wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) |
Front and rear vented disc brakes, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist |
| Radars/Sensors |
Eight cameras, forward radar and twelve ultrasonic sensors enabling active safety technologies including collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking |
Only on SL variant: Intelligent Around View® Monitor (Front, Rear, Left, Right Monitoring), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Blind Spot Sensor |
| Airbags |
Six front row and two side curtain airbags |
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors, Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for side-impact head protection for front and rear-seat outboard occupants |
| Seat Belts |
Three-point safety belts with belt-reminders for driver and four passengers |
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver) |
| LATCH |
Two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in second row |
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) in rear seats |
| Traction / Stability Controls |
Electronic stability and traction control |
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring |
Tire pressure monitoring system |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert |
| Anti-theft |
Anti-theft alarm system |
N/A |
| Child Locks |
Child safety locks |
Rear Child Safety Locks |
Warranties / Assistance
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| OPTIONS |
TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| Basic warranty |
4 year, 50,000 mile limited warranty |
3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Battery |
8 year, 100,000 miles (120,000 mile with Long Range Battery) |
8 Years/100,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain |
4 year, 50,000 mile limited warranty |
5 Years/60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion |
No info |
5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance |
24x7x365 Availability (more info) |
3 Years/Unlimited Miles |
Pricing
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| VARIANTS |
TESLA MODEL 3 |
2018 NISSAN LEAF |
| 1 |
Standard: $35,000 |
S: $29,990 |
| 2 |
Long Range: $44,000 |
SV: $32,490 |
| 3 |
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SL: $36,200 |
Sources: Tesla, Nissan, CarAndDriver, Motor Trend
