Head-to-head
2025 Kia EV6 vs 2025 Nissan Leaf
Too close to call: Kia EV6 88.1 vs Nissan Leaf 86.9 with these weights. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on price and safety. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.7 and it flips.
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2025 Kia EV6
The 2025 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 Long Range RWD, is EPA…
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A2025 Nissan Leaf
The 2025 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the LEAF SV, is EPA-rated …
Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia EV6
Toss-upToo close to call: Kia EV6 88.1 vs Nissan Leaf 86.9 with these weights. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on price and safety. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.7 and it flips.
Price 2025 Nissan Leaf leads by 34.4
Space & cargo 2025 Kia EV6 leads by 49.5
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia EV6 leads by 26.7
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Leafoverall 86.9 | 2025 Kia EV6overall 88.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 65.6 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 86.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 81.4 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 50.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 91.9 | 99.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 73.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.9 | 88.1 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Leaf: base trim S FWD · Kia EV6: base trim Light RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.7 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Kia EV6 wins
- It goes 88 miles further on a charge (237 against 149 miles of EPA range).
- It holds 46.7 cu ft behind the second row against 23.6.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Nissan Leaf answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (7 against 53 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $14,760 lower ($28,140 against $42,900 base MSRP).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,140 | $42,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor (EM-57) | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 167 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 123 mpg | 128 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 111 mpg | 115 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 99 mpg | 103 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 8.193 | 10.65:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | Single-speed gear reducer | Gear Reduction Unit |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | 61.5 in | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | 176 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 70.5 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 30 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 23.6 cu-ft | 46.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 116 cu-ft | 103 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 39 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 33.5 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 39 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,509 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,509 lbs | 4,132 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,508 lbs | 5,115 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with inclined strut bearing and Single Lower Arm |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam with integrated stabilizer bar | 5 Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering | Rack-Mounted Electric Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 283 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | foot pedal | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 292 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/55R16 | 235/55R19 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.5 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
185 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion-type with sensor) - Junction Turning | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist System (LFA) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | — | std |
| 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | std | — |
| Blind Spot Intervention | std | — |
| Child safety rear door locks | std | — |
| Child seat upper tether anchor | std | — |
| Cooperative regenerative brakes – Electrically driven intelligent brake | std | — |
| Electronic brake force distribution | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | — | std |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| LATCH system | std | — |
| Power window lockout system | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Side door guard beams | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Traction control system | std | — |
| Vehicle security system | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | std | std |
| Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines | std | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | std | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | — | std |
| 12.3-inch navigation display unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, with integrated Modem (AVN 5.0 with TMU) | — | std |
| 4 USB ports | std | — |
| AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability, 4 speakers | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | std | — |
| Front and rear door speakers (x4) | — | std |
| Front tweeter (x2) | — | std |
| Hands-free text messaging assistant | std | — |
| NissanConnect® with 8.0-inch color display with multi-touch control | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | — | std |
| Wireless phone charger | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt power outlet | std | — |
| Charging timer – set desired charge time | std | — |
| Cruise control | std | — |
| Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Parking brake – Manual, foot pedal | std | — |
| Power door locks with auto locking system | std | — |
| Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down | std | — |
| Remote charge door release | std | — |
| Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Vehicle to load (V2L) connector | — | opt |
| Central door locks | — | std |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | — | std |
| Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Temperature Control (includes passive ventilation logic) | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog | — | std |
| Front and rear air conditioning vents | — | std |
| Heater, AC timer | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power driver's seat | — | std |
| 60/40 folding rear seats | std | — |
| Heated front seats (3-levels) | — | std |
| 6-way manual driver's seat | std | — |
| 2nd row reclining | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| Bio Suede PET material | std | — |
| Combination recycled fabric / SynTex seat material | — | std |
| Front and rear adjustable headrests | — | std |
| Manual passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining | — | std |
| 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) | — | std |
Interior30 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror | — | std |
| 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | — | std |
| Artificial leather steering wheel | — | std |
| Bottle holders – 4 (door panels) | std | — |
| Center console storage | std | — |
| Cloth trim roof | — | std |
| Coat hook (x1) | — | std |
| Cup holders – 2 in center console | std | — |
| Digital meter cluster | std | — |
| Door courtesy reflector | — | std |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | — | std |
| Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) | — | std |
| Front passenger seat back pocket | — | std |
| Glove box with illumination | — | std |
| Glove compartment | std | — |
| LED center room lamp | — | std |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
| LED puddle lamps | — | std |
| Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles | — | std |
| Passenger seat pockets | std | — |
| Plastic scuff plates | — | std |
| Recycled fabric crashpad | — | std |
| Room lamp | std | — |
| Sun visors with extension | std | — |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable | — | std |
| Carpeted floor mats | — | opt |
| LED rear cargo light | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering column | std | std |
| Trip computer | std | std |
Exterior32 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Projection LED headlamps | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps | — | std |
| 16-inch steel with full wheel covers | std | — |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic film windshield | — | std |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlights | std | — |
| Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser | std | — |
| All-season 205/55R16 Bridgestone Ecopia | std | — |
| Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles | — | std |
| Black-painted wheel arches | — | std |
| Body-color outside door handles | — | std |
| Center high-mounted stop light | std | — |
| Charge port light and lock | std | — |
| Chrome outside door handles | std | — |
| Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear bumpers | std | — |
| Fixed roof antenna | std | — |
| Heated (Defroster) tailgate | — | std |
| High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) | — | std |
| High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper | — | std |
| High-gloss black outside mirrors | — | std |
| High-gloss black side sills | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | — | std |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Rear (left) charge port door | — | std |
| Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) | — | std |
| Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) | — | std |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop lamp | — | std |
| Rear spoiler | std | — |
| Rear LED combination lamps | std | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | std |
| Auto Light Control headlights | std | std |
Powertrain17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor (EM-57) | std | — |
| 125 kW Electric Motor Output | — | std |
| 147 horsepower | std | — |
| 236 lb-ft of torque @ 0~3,283 rpm | std | — |
| 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, 192 cells | std | — |
| 6.6 kW onboard charger (6.0 kW output) | std | — |
| 63.0 kWh Battery | — | std |
| B-mode – Engages regenerative braking more aggressively while decelerating | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow modes | — | std |
| e-Pedal | std | — |
| Eco-Mode – Increased regenerative braking, assists in limiting motor output and reduces HVAC power output | std | — |
| High output quick charge port | std | — |
| In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) | — | opt |
| Li-ion battery pack warranty – 8 years or 100,000 miles against defects; 8 years or 100,000 miles against excessive capacity loss | std | — |
| Portable charge cable (120V / 240V EVSE) | std | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Selective Damping Control Valve and Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) shock absorber | — | std |
| McPherson Strut Single Lower Arm Type front suspension | — | std |
| Multi-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Rear Selective Damping Control Valve shock absorber | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo cover | — | opt |
| Cargo power outlet | — | std |
| Hidden storage tray in cargo area | — | std |
| Luggage board | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Leaf
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 7 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia EV6
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / — / ★★★★★
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 53 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (39), Power Train (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (10)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan LeafS FWD | Kia EV6Light RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,140 (base trim) | $42,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,140 – $36,190 2 trims | $42,900 – $63,800 8 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | LEAF | EV6 Standard Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 111 | 115 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 | $650 |
| EV range | 149 mi | 237 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Leaf or the 2025 Kia EV6?
Too close to call: Kia EV6 88.1 vs Nissan Leaf 86.9 with these weights. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on price and safety. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia EV6 scores 88.1 and the 2025 Nissan Leaf 86.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Nissan Leaf or the 2025 Kia EV6?
The 2025 Nissan Leaf starts lower — $28,140 against $42,900, a gap of $14,760 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Leaf or the 2025 Kia EV6?
2025 Nissan Leaf: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 Kia EV6: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Nissan Leaf and the 2025 Kia EV6?
Where the 2025 Kia EV6 wins: it goes 88 miles further on a charge (237 against 149 miles of EPA range), holds 46.7 cu ft behind the second row against 23.6, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Nissan Leaf answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (7 against 53 filed with NHTSA) and starts $14,760 lower ($28,140 against $42,900 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.