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Used 2021 Nissan LEAF Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Nissan Leaf is a compact electric hatchback available in two versions: the regular Leaf and the Leaf Plus. The two differ in battery capacity and power output. The regular Leaf has a 40-kWh battery that's good for about 150 miles of range. Nissan upgrades the Leaf Plus with a 62-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.

Three trim levels are available for the Leaf: S, SV and SL. The S and SV trim levels can be had with either the Leaf or Leaf Plus battery pack. The SL is only available in the Leaf Plus configuration. The highlight standard features include:

S
Starts you off with:

  • 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
  • Rear spoiler
  • Illuminated and locking charge port
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats
  • Four USB ports (two front, two rear)
  • Push-button start
  • Ability to preheat/precool the cabin
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
  • Satellite radio
  • Four-speaker audio system

The S Charge package adds a quick charge port and a portable charging cable rated for 120-volt/240-volt electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Opting for the Leaf Plus in S trim gives you 16-inch alloy wheels and the contents of the S Charge package.

SV
Adds to the S with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Foglights
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Navigation with over-the-air updates
  • NissanConnect Services (vehicle locator, remote battery status and charge control)
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Quick charge port
  • Heated front seats and outside mirrors
  • Heat pump (heats the cabin more efficiently than normal heater)

The SV Technology package adds further enhancements, such as:

  • ProPilot Assist (uses adaptive cruise control and lane centering for semi-automated driving)
  • Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Auto-dimming inside mirror
  • LED headlights and daytime running lights
  • Portable charging cable (120-volt/240-volt EVSE)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Leaf and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

SL
Tops the range with:

  • The contents of the SV Technology package
  • Cargo cover
  • Upgraded seven-speaker audio system
  • Leather seating surfaces

All Nissan Leafs come with these standard advanced driver aids:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Leaf back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

Which LEAF trim does Edmunds recommend?

We'll happily pay extra for the larger battery and more power motor, so we'd suggest going straight for the SV Plus. If you think you might find yourself in heavy traffic on a daily basis, we'd recommend the SV Technology package for Nissan's semi-automated driving system, ProPilot Assist, and a more comfortable eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat.

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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
standard
Not Available
standard
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

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 3,283 rpm
147 hp @ 3,283 rpm
214 hp @ 4,000 rpm
214 hp @ 4,000 rpm
214 hp @ 4,000 rpm
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
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
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)
8.0 hr.
8.0 hr.
11.0 hr.
11.0 hr.
11.0 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
3,501 lb.
3,568 lb.
3,850 lb.
3,914 lb.
3,930 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.
61.6 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 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.
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®
$29,727
$32,108
$34,286
$34,941
$34,915
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.4
$0.43
$0.46
$0.47
$0.47
Depreciation
$8,414
$10,052
$11,971
$11,995
$12,302
Financing
$2,485
$2,711
$2,902
$2,892
$3,025
Taxes & Fees
$1,166
$1,242
$1,306
$1,303
$1,347
Fuel
$3,612
$3,612
$3,720
$3,854
$3,854
Insurance
$7,598
$7,682
$7,731
$7,731
$7,731
Maintenance
$4,268
$4,625
$4,472
$4,982
$4,472
Repairs
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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