Comparison

Kia Niro vs Nissan Leaf

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Nissan Leaf 253 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $39,850 vs $29,990
Faster charging Nissan Leaf 45 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Nissan Leaf 0.7 vs 9.3

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Leaf
40 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
75.8 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia Niro Nissan Leaf
Trim used Electric SV
MSRP (USD) $39,850 $29,990
Range 253 mi 303 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64.8 kWh 75 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Body type Crossover Hatchback
DC max 85 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 45 min 40 min
Roadtrip score 46.3 61.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 50 mi 71 mi
USD per mile of range 158 $/mi 99 $/mi
Top speed 104 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 15 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 2,150 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Nissan Leaf if you want the longer rated range (303 mi vs 253 mi).
  • Choose Nissan Leaf if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $158/mi).

Weighted verdict

Nissan Leaf has the stronger weighted profile (9.3 vs 0.7).

Kia Niro0.7 Nissan Leaf9.3 85 kW45 min 100 kW40 min

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