2021 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2020 Nissan Leaf

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

#9 in Compact Cars

2020 Nissan Leaf

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Limited Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,903	$38,815
Ioniq Electric SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,999	$33,245
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	58	60	$22,665	$23,400
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	54	56	$29,938	$31,400
Ioniq Hybrid SE Hatchback	54	56	$24,249	$25,350
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	54	56	$27,298	$28,600
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,589	$33,150
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,780	$26,700
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,348	$29,700

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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$29,935	$31,600
LEAF S PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,177	$38,200
LEAF SL PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$41,568	$43,900
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$32,384	$34,190
LEAF SV PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$37,643	$39,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,903

$29,935

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,815

$31,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$647 / month

$527 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq steps up the efficiency game with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric editions.

The 2020 Nissan Leaf has outgrown its nerdy, commuter-car phase and steers now toward mainstream.

TCC Likes

All the powertrain options
Conventionally good-looking
Intuitive touchscreens and controls

All-electric range
Normal looks
Perky powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Relatively low plug-in miles
No longer cutting-edge

Economy car roots show
Spartan base model
Still not a crossover

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

92.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

70.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

176

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

61.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3488

3538

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

218

236

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134

147 @ 3282

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

121

Battery Range (mi)

170

150

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

145

123

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

133

111

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.41

8.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Nissan LEAF

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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