2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2023 Nissan Leaf

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2023 Nissan Leaf, which is $7,170 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid, which is five model years older. 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 2023 Leaf. In addition, the Optima Plug-In Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the Leaf, and it gets 70 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities is the maximum occupancy.