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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2020 Nissan LEAF
S FWD
MSRP
$31,600
Invoice
$29,935
Average Price Paid
$29,581
53 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2020 Nissan LEAF
S FWD
Clifford Atiyeh Test Drive Review:

This is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those ear...

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2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
John Goreham Preview:

These are odd times for electric vehicles (EVs) like the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. As the global warming discussion hits a fever pitch, sales of affordable EVs have peaked and declined a...

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  • Look and Feel 7
  • Performance 8
  • Form & Function 7
  • Technology 7
  • Safety 9
  • Cost-Effectiveness 3
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Specs

2020 Nissan LEAF
S FWD
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
Powertrain 1-Speed Dual Clutch 1-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
123 MPG
121 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
99 MPG
102 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume -- --
Engine
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 3 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 2 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.1 in 33.8 in
Back Legroom 33.5 in 30 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 23.6 cu ft 13.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,220 lbs --
Exterior
Length 176.4 in 144.7 in
Width 70.5 in 62.4 in
Height 61.4 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 100.4 in

Available Options

2020 Nissan LEAF
S FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black

Option Packages

  • [F01] S Charge Package
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES

Exterior Colors

  • Cool Silver Metallic
  • Diamond White Pearl
  • Labrador Black Pearl

Option Packages

  • Navigation Package

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