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Used 2020 Nissan LEAF Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Nissan Leaf is a compact electric hatchback available in two versions: the regular Leaf and the Leaf Plus. The two differ mainly in their battery. The regular Leaf has a 40-kWh battery that's good for about 150 miles of range. Nissan upgrades the Leaf Plus with a 60-kWh battery that provides 226 miles of range. The Plus also has a more powerful 214-horsepower electric motor compared to the regular model's 147-hp motor.

The Leaf comes in three trim levels: S, SV and SL. The S starts out with features such as keyless ignition and entry, automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver's seat, an 8-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.

For 2020, the Leaf also comes standard with a collection of advanced safety features (Safety Shield 360) that includes forward and rear collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and a blind-spot monitor.

The optional Charge package (standard on the Leaf Plus S) includes a DC fast-charger port (CHAdeMO standard) and a portable charge cable capable of connecting to 120- and 240-volt sources.

The SV comes with the Charge package plus more features such as adaptive cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an integrated navigation system, and an upgraded audio system. Optional for the SV Plus is the SV Technology package. It adds LED headlights, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a surround-view parking camera system, and Nissan's ProPilot Assist system that adds enhanced versions of the adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems.

Also optional for the SV is an All-Weather package with heated side mirrors, heated front seats and steering wheel, rear heater vents and a heat-pump cabin heater.

As the top trim, the SL comes loaded up with all of the above plus leather upholstery, a Bose seven-speaker sound system and a cargo cover.

Which LEAF trim does Edmunds recommend?

The midgrade SV trim hits the sweet spot for features and cost. First and foremost, it comes with the Charge package that allows for faster charging. Also included are adaptive cruise control, navigation and a better audio system. If you can swing upgrading to the SV Plus, the extra 76 miles of range will go a long way to alleviating range anxiety.

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Fishers, IN
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LEAF S
LEAF SV
LEAF S PLUS
LEAF SV PLUS
LEAF SL PLUS
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 3,282 rpm
147 hp @ 3,282 rpm
214 hp
214 hp
214 hp
Engine torque
236 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
236 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
250 lb-ft @ 800 rpm
250 lb-ft @ 800 rpm
250 lb-ft @ 800 rpm
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
205/55R16
215/50R17
205/55R16
215/50R17
215/50R17
Wheel size
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
123 / 99 / 111 MPGe
123 / 99 / 111 MPGe
118 / 97 / 108 MPGe
114 / 94 / 104 MPGe
114 / 94 / 104 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
149 mi.
149 mi.
226 mi.
215 mi.
215 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
30
30
31
32
32
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
7.5 hr.
7.5 hr.
11.5 hr.
11.5 hr.
11.5 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
36.1 ft.
34.8 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,538 lb.
3,569 lb.
3,882 lb.
3,909 lb.
3,946 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
Height
61.4 in.
61.6 in.
61.4 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
Length
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
176.4 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
30.0 cu. ft.
30.0 cu. ft.
30.0 cu. ft.
30.0 cu. ft.
30.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$26,451
$28,138
$30,205
$29,903
$30,320
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.35
$0.38
$0.4
$0.4
$0.4
Depreciation
$8,675
$9,845
$11,527
$10,962
$11,412
Financing
$2,341
$2,561
$2,791
$2,708
$2,854
Taxes & Fees
$1,267
$1,384
$1,507
$1,462
$1,540
Fuel
$3,655
$3,655
$3,764
$3,898
$3,898
Insurance
$3,999
$3,999
$3,999
$3,999
$3,999
Maintenance
$4,023
$4,203
$4,126
$4,383
$4,126
Repairs
$2,491
$2,491
$2,491
$2,491
$2,491
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Light Grey, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Glacier White
Deep Blue Pearl
Gun Metallic
Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
Super Black
White/Black
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Pearl White Tricoat
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Glacier White
Deep Blue Pearl
Gun Metallic
Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
Super Black
White/Black
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Pearl White Tricoat
Gun Metallic
Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
Super Black
White/Black
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Pearl White Tricoat