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 availableRange 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
Related comparisons
All comparisons Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia Niro vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 • Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 ›
Toyota bZ4X Kia Niro vs Toyota bZ4X • Nissan Leaf vs Toyota bZ4X ›
Kia EV6 Kia Niro vs Kia EV6 • Nissan Leaf vs Kia EV6 ›
Nissan Ariya Kia Niro vs Nissan Ariya • Nissan Leaf vs Nissan Ariya ›
Chevrolet Equinox EV Kia Niro vs Chevrolet Equinox EV • Nissan Leaf vs Chevrolet Equinox EV ›
Honda Prologue Kia Niro vs Honda Prologue • Nissan Leaf vs Honda Prologue ›
Lexus RZ Kia Niro vs Lexus RZ • Nissan Leaf vs Lexus RZ ›