2014 Nissan Leaf vs 2014 Tesla Model S

2014 Nissan Leaf

2014 Tesla Model S

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4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$27,154	$28,980
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$32,803	$35,020
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$29,979	$32,000

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4-Door Sedan 60 kWh Battery

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 4-Door Sedan 60 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,900
Model S 4-Door Sedan 85 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,900
Model S 4-Door Sedan P85	N/A	N/A	N/A	$93,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan P85D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$119,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,154

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,980

$69,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$483 / month

$1165 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Nissan Leaf is the world's most popular battery electric car, and the greenest--but it can take time to get used to real-world ranges of 60 to 90 miles.

Now in its third year, the 2014 Tesla Model S has no direct competitor. It remains the undisputed top choice in the growing world of plug-in electric cars, and there's a good case to be made that it's the most advanced car of any kind on the planet.

TCC Likes

Zero emissions, always
Distinctive, futuristic design
Quiet, smooth travel

Striking design, tunning performance
Nothing else competes with it
Fast-growing Supercharger network

TCC Dislikes

Range falls in cold weather
Handling and steering numb
Rear passengers sit knees-up

Only offered in certain states
Missing some luxury features
Pricey options boost bottom line

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

35.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.7

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.7

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

175

195.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

116.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

14.4

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)

34.2

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P245/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

4647

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

187

317

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

107

302 @ 5000

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

114

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

Battery Range (mi)

208

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.94

9.73

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

First Gear Ratio (:1)

8.28

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan LEAF

Tesla Model S

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

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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