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$0
Starting MSRP
$38,495
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
109 - 111
Combined MPGe
102 - 120
Combined MPGe
-
Combined MPGe
149 - 303 mi.
Range
222 - 288 mi.
Range
-
Range
6 - 11 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
8 - 11 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
-
Level 2 Charging
35 - 45 mins.
DC Fast charging
30 - 60 mins.
DC Fast charging
-
DC Fast charging
40 - 75 kWh
Battery Capacity
72 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
174 hp
Horsepower
233 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Best Car of 2026
Cars.com Awards
-
Cars.com Awards
-
Cars.com Awards
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

174 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
233
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
254 @ 12003
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
N/A
Displacement
N/A
Displacement
-
Displacement
1-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
1-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
18 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P215/55HR18
Front Tire Size
P235/60VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P215/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/60VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

N/A
Liftover Height
28 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
98 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
52 in
Second Hip Room
45 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
62 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
41 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
65 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
73 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
30 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
173 in
Length, Overall
185 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
62 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
56 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
53 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
61 in
Height, Overall
65 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
106 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
20 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
24 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,955 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,395 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
Automatic Emergency Braking

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

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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