Kia Niro EV vs. Nissan Leaf
$39,700
$0
Highlights
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$39,700
|
$0
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,653 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Combined MPGe |
Not available
|
109 - 111
|
| MPGe |
|
Not available
|
| Range |
253 mi.
|
149 - 303 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
6 - 7 hrs.
|
6 - 11 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
43 mins.
|
35 - 45 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
64 kWh
|
40 - 75 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
201 hp
|
174 hp
|
| Cars.com Awards |
Not available
|
Best Car of 2026
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
201 @ 6000
|
174 @ 3600
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
188
|
254 @ 3500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/55VR17
|
P215/55HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/55VR17
|
P215/55HR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
18 X 6 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
18 X 6 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
92 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
32 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
52 in
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
173 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Height, Overall |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
65 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
36 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
49 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
30 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
64 ft³
|
56 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
23 ft³
|
20 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,721 lbs
|
3,955 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,653 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
165 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,653 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
165 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,653 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Kia Niro EV | 2026 Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia Niro EV or the 2026 Nissan Leaf?
The 2026 Kia Niro EV and the 2026 Nissan Leaf both get 0 MPG combined. The 2026 Niro EV can travel up to 253 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 303 electric-only miles for the 2026 Leaf.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia Niro EV or the 2026 Nissan Leaf?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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