Comparison
Nissan Leaf vs Subaru Solterra
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Nissan Leaf 303 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 40 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Nissan Leaf 6.9 vs 3.1
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Nissan Leaf
303 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $170/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
35 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
75.8 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Nissan Leaf | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | SV | AWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $29,990 | $38,495 |
| Range | 303 mi | 227 mi |
| Efficiency | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 75 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| DC max | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 61.8 | 55.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 71 mi | 65 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 99 $/mi | 170 $/mi |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 15 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,150 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Leaf if you want the longer rated range (303 mi vs 227 mi).
- Choose Subaru Solterra if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $170/mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Leaf has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 3.1).
Nissan Leaf6.9 Subaru Solterra3.1 100 kW40 min 100 kW35 min
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