Nissan Ariya vs. Nissan Leaf
Here's a look at how the Ariya compares to its older brother the Leaf.
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| Nissan Ariya Key Specifications | |
| Passenger configuration | 2-row, 5-passenger |
| Drive configuration | Front-wheel drive or e-4ORCE all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Newly developed Alliance CMF-EV |
| Powertrain | Single (FWD) / dual (e-4ORCE AWD) electric motor, Externally Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Battery capacity | 63 kWh / 87 kWh usable (total 65 kWh / 90 kWh) |
| Thermal management | Active battery management system |
| Estimated range | Up to approximately 300 miles (preliminary Nissan estimate) |
| Level 2 charging | Up to 7.2 kW |
| DC charging type | CCS standard up to 130 kW |
| Output | 214 kW – 388 kW |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft – 443 lb-ft |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in. |
| Overall length | 182.9 in. |
| Overall width | 74.8 in. |
| Overall height | 65.4 in. – 65.7 (depending on roof rack) |
| Cargo volume | 16.5 cu ft (FWD) 14.6 (e-4ORCE) |
| Wheel size | 19-inch or 20-inch |
| Tire size | 235/55R19 or 255/45R20 |
| Nissan Leaf Key Specifications | |
| Passenger configuration | 2-row, 5-passenger |
| Drive configuration | Front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan EV Platform |
| Powertrain | Single (FWD) |
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh or 62 kWh |
| Thermal management | No Active battery management system |
| Estimated range | 149 Miles EPA (40 kWh) or 226 miles EPA (62 kWh) |
| Level 2 charging | Up to 6.6 kW |
| DC charging type | CHAdeMO standard up to 50 kW |
| Output | 147 hp – 214 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft – 250 lb-ft |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. |
| Overall length | 176.4 in. |
| Overall width | 70.5 in. |
| Overall height | 61.4 in. |
| Cargo volume | 23.6 cu ft |
| Wheel size | 16-inch or 17-inch |
| Tire size | 205/55R16 or 215/50R17 |
