Nissan Leaf vs. Subaru Solterra
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Highlights
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$0
Starting MSRP
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$38,495
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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109 - 111
Combined MPGe
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102 - 120
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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149 - 303 mi.
Range
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222 - 288 mi.
Range
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Range
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6 - 11 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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8 - 11 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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Level 2 Charging
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35 - 45 mins.
DC Fast charging
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30 - 60 mins.
DC Fast charging
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DC Fast charging
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40 - 75 kWh
Battery Capacity
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72 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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174 hp
Horsepower
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233 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Best Car of 2026
Cars.com Awards
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Cars.com Awards
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Cars.com Awards
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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174 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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233
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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254 @ 12003
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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N/A
Displacement
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N/A
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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18 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P215/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/60VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/60VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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30 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Liftover Height
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28 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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41 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Height, Overall
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65 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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106 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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65 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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73 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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173 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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92 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,955 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,395 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Nissan Leaf or the 2026 Subaru Solterra?
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is more reliable than the 2026 Nissan Leaf according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Solterra versus a reliability rating of 3.0 for the 2026 Leaf.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Nissan Leaf or the 2026 Subaru Solterra?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf and the 2026 Subaru Solterra both get 0 MPG combined. The 2026 Leaf can travel up to 303 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 288 electric-only miles for the 2026 Solterra.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Nissan Leaf or the 2026 Subaru Solterra?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Solterra with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $38,495 starting MSRP.
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