2016 Nissan Leaf vs 2016 Tesla Model S

2016 Nissan Leaf

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4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$27,486	$29,010
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$34,843	$36,790
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$32,394	$34,200

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2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD 60D

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD 60D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$73,000
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD 70D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$76,500
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD 75D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,500
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD 90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$89,500
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD P100D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$134,500
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan AWD P90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$109,500
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan RWD 60	N/A	N/A	N/A	$68,000
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan RWD 70	N/A	N/A	N/A	$71,500
Model S 2016.5 4-Door Sedan RWD 75	N/A	N/A	N/A	$74,500
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD 70D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$75,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD 85D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$85,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD 90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$88,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD P85D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$105,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD P90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$108,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan RWD 70 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$70,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan RWD 85 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$80,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,486

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,010

$73,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$484 / month

$1217 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Nissan Leaf remains a somewhat appliance-like drive, but its new range rating of 107 miles raises it to the top of its class—and it's still smooth, quiet, and calming to drive.

There's still no direct competition for the 2016 Tesla Model S, which offers elegant design, 240 miles or more of all-electric range, and jaw-dropping acceleration in the higher-end models. It's one of a kind.

TCC Likes

107-mile range is best in class
Distinctive design, inside and out
Quiet, smooth, soothing to drive

Elegant design, stunning performance
The electric car for use everywhere
Growing free Supercharger network

TCC Dislikes

Safety ratings now only so-so
Knees-up rear seat position
Remote driving expereince

German luxury cars offer more features
Options add up quickly
So-called 'Autopilot' is nothing of the kind

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.7

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

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

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

116.5

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

196

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P245/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P245/45WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

4647

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

187

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

107

518

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

Battery Range (mi)

218

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

114

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.94

9.73

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

8.28

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Hatchback 2016.5

Vehicle Name

Nissan LEAF

Tesla Model S

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

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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