2021 Nissan Leaf

2021 Nissan Leaf S / S PLUS / SL PLUS / SV / SV PLUS

Exterior

2021 Nissan Leaf Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width:
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 70.5 in
  • Length: 176.4 in
  • Height: 61.4 - 61.6 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2021 Leaf has a relatively short wheelbase ( 106.3 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3538 - 3946 lbs.

Interior

2021 Leaf - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.1 inHip Room: 51.7 inHead Room: 41.2 inShoulder Room: 54.3 in
2021 Leaf - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 33.5 inHip Room: 50 inHead Room: 37.3 inShoulder Room: 52.5 in

2021 Leaf seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Leaf falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room.

Full Specifications

Trim

2021 Leaf S

2021 Leaf SV

2021 Leaf S PLUS

2021 Leaf SV PLUS

2021 Leaf SL PLUS

Starging MSRP$31,670$34,960$38,270$40,520$43,970
EngineElectric MotorElectric MotorElectric MotorElectric MotorElectric Motor
HP147 hp147 hp214 hp214 hp214 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Electric City Range163.2 - 245.0 ml.163.2 - 245.0 ml.163.2 - 245.0 ml.163.2 - 245.0 ml.163.2 - 245.0 ml.
Electric Highway Range131.3 - 202.2 ml.131.3 - 202.2 ml.131.3 - 202.2 ml.131.3 - 202.2 ml.131.3 - 202.2 ml.
Electric Combined Range149 - 226 ml.149 - 226 ml.149 - 226 ml.149 - 226 ml.149 - 226 ml.
City114 - 123 MPGe114 - 123 MPGe114 - 123 MPGe114 - 123 MPGe114 - 123 MPGe
Highway94 - 99 MPGe94 - 99 MPGe94 - 99 MPGe94 - 99 MPGe94 - 99 MPGe
Combined104 - 111 MPGe104 - 111 MPGe104 - 111 MPGe104 - 111 MPGe104 - 111 MPGe
Annual Fuel Cost$650 - $700$650 - $700$650 - $700$650 - $700$650 - $700

2021 Leaf Hatchback Electric comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $2,813 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Leaf has a class-leading fuel economy of 111 mpg.

Safety

2021 Nissan Leaf Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2021 Nissan Leaf Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2021 Nissan Leaf Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 10
  • Recalls: 2

2021 Leaf Hatchback Electric has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed ten complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Nissan, which by itself is a relatively low number.

Competition

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Last updated on Feb 20, 2021 - 01:09:00 ET
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