2019 Nissan Leaf vs 2019 Tesla Model 3

2019 Nissan Leaf

2019 Tesla Model 3

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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,412	$29,990
LEAF S PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,616	$36,550
LEAF SL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,381	$36,300
LEAF SL PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$40,291	$42,550
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$30,881	$32,600
LEAF SV PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,471	$38,510

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$48,990
Model 3 Long Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,500
Model 3 Mid Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$42,900
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$56,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$39,990
Model 3 Standard Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$35,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,412

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,990

$48,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$500 / month

$817 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a quicker-accelerating, 226-mile Plus model in the lineup, the 2019 Nissan Leaf is a lot of electric car for the money.

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a glimpse of the future in many ways; but it’s far from perfect.

TCC Likes

Plus model’s 226-mile driving range
Newly normal styling
Quiet interior

Responsive, nimble driving feel
Precise and well-weighted steering
Minimalist cabin design

TCC Dislikes

Looks perhaps too normal (read: non-electric)
Unexciting driving experience
Choppy ride (Leaf Plus)

Materials and assembly, up close
Road noise
Dependence on touchscreen

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.7

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

176.4

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

61.4

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

113.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

13.2

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

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P235/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3433

4072

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

Engine

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 3282

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

150

310

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

124

120

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

112

116

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

112

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

8.19

9.00

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Nissan LEAF

Tesla Model 3

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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