2026 Fiat 500e vs 2026 Nissan Leaf
The Fiat 500e wins clearly, 94.1 to 72.6, on safety. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on fuel & range.
2026 Fiat 500e
The 2026 Fiat 500e is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 500e, is EPA-rated at 149…
2026 Nissan Leaf
The 2026 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the LEAF 75kWh (18 inch ste…
2026 Fiat 500e
Clear winThe Fiat 500e wins clearly, 94.1 to 72.6, on safety. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Leafoverall 72.6 | 2026 Fiat 500eoverall 94.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 86.3 |
| Safetyw 4 | 52 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 72.6 | 94.1 |
Nissan Leaf: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Nissan Leaf: model-level data · Fiat 500e: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Leaf
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V188000 · 51 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V425000 · 3,788 vehicles
Fiat 500e
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Leaf | Fiat 500e | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | 500e |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 121 | 116 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $650 |
| EV range | 303 mi | 149 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Leaf or the 2026 Fiat 500e?
The Fiat 500e wins clearly, 94.1 to 72.6, on safety. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Fiat 500e scores 94.1 and the 2026 Nissan Leaf 72.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Nissan Leaf or the 2026 Fiat 500e?
2026 Nissan Leaf: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 2 recalls. 2026 Fiat 500e: 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.