Toyota Prius Prime vs Nissan LEAF

2026 Nissan LEAF
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2021 Toyota Prius Prime
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
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2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2011-Present

Years produced

2017-2024

MSRP

$29,990

MSRP

$28,220

Listings

1701

Listings

1145

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Cramped back seat

Pros

  • Fuel-efficiet

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Impressive electric range

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

Reviews Summary

The 2026 Nissan Leaf represents the latest redesign of Nissan’s pioneering EV since the 2017 model year. This third-generation Leaf boasts more range, up-to-date tech and charging hardware, and new styling that looks more crossover than hatchback. But where the original Leaf was pioneering, the new Leaf returns to a mature segment populated by competent rivals from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Verdict: The new Leaf picks up where the old one left off with low pricing, and it only occasionally reminds you of that.

Reviews Summary

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

214 hp Electric

Engine

1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

75 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

8.8 kWh

MPG City

131

MPG City

145

MPG Highway

111

MPG Highway

121

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

5.5 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

12 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

2 hours
2026 Nissan LEAF
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
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2021 Toyota Prius Prime
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
Overview
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2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
$28,220MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2011-Present
2017-2024
MSRP
$29,990
$28,220
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.0

4.6

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

6.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Cramped back seat

Pros

  • Fuel-efficiet

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Impressive electric range

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

Summary

The 2026 Nissan Leaf represents the latest redesign of Nissan’s pioneering EV since the 2017 model year. This third-generation Leaf boasts more range, up-to-date tech and charging hardware, and new styling that looks more crossover than hatchback. But where the original Leaf was pioneering, the new Leaf returns to a mature segment populated by competent rivals from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Verdict: The new Leaf picks up where the old one left off with low pricing, and it only occasionally reminds you of that.

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
214 hp Electric
1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
EV Battery Capacity
75 kWh
8.8 kWh
MPG City
131
145
MPG Highway
111
121
Battery Charge Time (120V)
5.5 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
12 hours
2 hours
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