2022 Nissan Leaf vs 2021 Tesla Model 3

2022 Nissan Leaf

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2021 Tesla Model 3

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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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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50,990
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$58,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,990

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Invoice Price

$25,963

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,400

$50,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$457 / month

$850 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 remains unrivaled, as an impressive automotive amalgam of sport sedan, efficiency leader, and technology icon.

TCC Likes

Affordable price
Perky powertrain
Intuitive touchscreens

Awesome acceleration
Sport-sedan handling
Impressive driving range

TCC Dislikes

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

Too much road noise
Touchscreen is everything
Unimpressive materials, inconsistent assembly

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

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

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

72.8

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

19.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

38.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3516

4250

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 3282

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

127

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

150

358

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

123

141

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

111

134

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

8.19

9.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan LEAF

Tesla Model 3

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

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

2022 Nissan Leaf

2022 Nissan LEAF is very hard to find
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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