Compare 2012 Nissan LEAF - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $37,250 | $39,200 | $36,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,668 | $36,127 | $35,572 |
| Destination | $850 | $795 | $1,595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 9 Sony | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS | ABS | ABS And Driveline |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low Beam | High Intensity Low Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Concealed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/50HR17.0 BSW AS | P245/50TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 16" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | N/A | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | None | None | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Firm |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 1-spd Auto | 1-spd Auto | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 7.94 | 7.82 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.0 " | 171.6 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 73.3 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 61.0 " | 58.6 " | 52.9 " |
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 107 @ Rpm | 143 @ Rpm | 335 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ Rpm | 184 @ Rpm | 284 @ 5,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 106 Mpg | 110 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 92 Mpg | 99 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | N/A | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | N/A | 13.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | N/A | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | N/A | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | N/A | N/A | 3.74/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,401 Lbs. | 3,624 Lbs. | 3,684 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,322 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 104.3 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 60.5 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 59.6 " | 63.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.1 '' | 20.4 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 43.7 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 31.1 " | 33.2 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.2 " | 38.3 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.3 " | 37.9 " | 33.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.5 " | 53.9 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.0 " | 52.7 " | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 55.6 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.5 " | 53.7 " | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.5 Cu.ft. | N/A | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 24.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | N/A | N/A | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $21,998 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $3,931 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $8,576 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $8,329 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $5,032 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,803 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $764 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $57,146 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
