2021 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2022 Nissan Leaf

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

2022 Nissan Leaf

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Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona Electric Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,754	$42,000
Kona Electric SEL FWD	N/A	N/A	$36,432	$37,390
Kona Electric Ultimate FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,972	$45,600

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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,963	$27,400
LEAF S PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$30,692	$32,400
LEAF SL PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$35,420	$37,400
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$27,287	$28,800
LEAF SV PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$33,529	$35,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,754

$25,963

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,000

$27,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$700 / month

$457 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is hard to find in some U.S. markets, but it's one of the best affordable long-range electric vehicles.

The 2022 Nissan Leaf is an affordable and refreshingly straightforward electric car, and it’s become a good value.

TCC Likes

Fun to drive
Strong active safety tech
Range rating of 258 miles

Affordable price
Perky powertrain
Intuitive touchscreens

TCC Dislikes

All-wheel drive isn’t an option
Busy styling
Difficult availability

Spartan base model
Not at ease on the highway
Front-wheel drive only

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

164.6

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

61.2

61.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

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)

11.8

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

P215/55HR17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3770

3516

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

291

236

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 3600

147 @ 3282

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

258

150

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

132

123

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

120

111

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.98

8.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona Electric

Nissan LEAF

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

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

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

2022 Nissan Leaf

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Lease: From $329 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Eligible for tax credits
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 72 months

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