Nissan Leaf vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Leaf: 12 comparisons against 7 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
7 rivals · verdicts at default weightsHyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia EV6toss-up
BMW i4Leaf leads 2–0
Toyota Prius cLeaf leads 2–0
Fiat 500elevel 1–1
MINI CooperLeaf 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
12 scored head-to-headsThe Leaf leads on price in 5 of 6, space & cargo in 4 of 5, fuel & range in 8 of 12; it trails on safety in 8 of 12, performance in 4 of 7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 5 of 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 8 of 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety | 4 of 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 4 of 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Performance | 3 of 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 5 of 8 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Leaf head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Leaf or the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 edges it, 83.6 to 81.5, on tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on space & cargo and price. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Leaf vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Leaf or the Kia EV6?
Too close to call: Kia EV6 86.2 vs Nissan Leaf 85.4 with these weights. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on space & cargo and price. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.3 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Kia EV6 is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Leaf vs 2026 Kia EV6). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Leaf or the BMW i4?
The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 84.6 to 64.4, on tech & comfort, price. The BMW i4 is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Leaf comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Nissan Leaf). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Leaf or the Toyota Prius c?
The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 80 to 72.2, on fuel & range. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. 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 73.1, 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.
Where does the Nissan Leaf win and lose against its rivals?
The Leaf leads on price in 5 of 6, space & cargo in 4 of 5, fuel & range in 8 of 12; it trails on safety in 8 of 12, performance in 4 of 7. 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.