2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2020 Nissan Leaf

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, powertrain, fuel economy, model year, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $3,610 difference in the base MSRP. The 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid, an older vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2020 Nissan Leaf. Also, body structures are completely different. One is a Sedan and the other a Hatchback. The 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid is also slightly larger than the 2020 Leaf. In addition, the Optima Plug-In Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the Leaf, and it gets 67.6 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities is the maximum occupancy.