Nissan LEAF vs Toyota Prius Prime
Overview | |
MSRP$31,600 | MSRP$28,220 |
Average price$13,418 | Average price$24,919 |
Listings3692 | Listings1566 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThis 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 early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine147 hp Electric | Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City55 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway53 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name147 hp Electric | Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City55 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway53 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.6 cu ft | Cargo Space19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3538 lbs | Curb Weight3365 lbs |
Height61.4 in | Height57.9 in |
Length176.4 in | Length182.9 in |
Width70.5 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1220 lbs | Maximum Payload840 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,600 | $28,220 |
Average price | $13,418 | $24,919 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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 early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 147 hp Electric | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 55 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 53 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 2 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 147 hp Electric | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 2 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 55 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 53 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.6 cu ft | 19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3538 lbs | 3365 lbs |
Height | 61.4 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1220 lbs | 840 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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