Nissan Leaf vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Leaf: 6 comparisons against 3 rivals across the 2018–2026 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
3 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota Prius cLeaf leads 2–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Leaf wins and loses
6 scored head-to-headsThe Leaf leads on space & cargo in 2 of 2, fuel & range in 5 of 6; it trails on safety in 4 of 6. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Leaf scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Leaf leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 5 of 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety | 2 of 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 1 of 1 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Leaf head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Leaf or the Toyota Prius c?
The Nissan Leaf edges it, 76 to 73.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2019 Nissan Leaf comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2019 Toyota Prius c vs 2019 Nissan Leaf). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Leaf or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Leaf vs 2026 Fiat 500e). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Leaf or the MINI Cooper?
The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 85.9 to 64.1, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Leaf comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Leaf vs 2026 MINI Cooper). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Leaf win and lose against its rivals?
The Leaf leads on space & cargo in 2 of 2, fuel & range in 5 of 6; it trails on safety in 4 of 6. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.