Nissan LEAF vs BMW i3
Overview | |
MSRP$29,010 | MSRP$42,400 |
Listings2466 | Listings241 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWith 6 years under its belt, the Nissan Leaf is getting rather long in the electric tooth. Competitors have populated the automotive landscape with all-electric options matching the Leaf for style and substance, so Nissan has upped battery capacity for the 2016 SV and SL trims for a full 104 miles of range—a 23-mile increase over that of the old battery pack—and added a quick-charge port for the mid-level SV. | |
Reviews SummaryThe small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine107 hp Electric | Engine168 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
EV Battery Capacity30 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name107 hp Electric | Engine Name168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity30 kWh | EV Battery Capacity27 kWh |
MPG City126 | MPG City137 |
MPG Highway101 | MPG Highway111 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3256 lbs | Curb Weight2634 lbs |
Height61.0 in | Height62.1 in |
Length175.0 in | Length157.8 in |
Width69.7 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,010 | $42,400 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | With 6 years under its belt, the Nissan Leaf is getting rather long in the electric tooth. Competitors have populated the automotive landscape with all-electric options matching the Leaf for style and substance, so Nissan has upped battery capacity for the 2016 SV and SL trims for a full 104 miles of range—a 23-mile increase over that of the old battery pack—and added a quick-charge port for the mid-level SV. | The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 107 hp Electric | 168 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 111 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 4 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 107 hp Electric | 168 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 4 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | 27 kWh |
MPG City | 126 | 137 |
MPG Highway | 101 | 111 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.0 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3256 lbs | 2634 lbs |
Height | 61.0 in | 62.1 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 157.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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