Nissan LEAF vs Nissan LEAF
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Nissan LEAF starts about $1,748 lower ($23,016 vs $24,764).
- Recalls: 2019 LEAF: 5 NHTSA campaigns · 2017 LEAF: 2. Fewer for the Nissan LEAF — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
Quick verdict: the Nissan LEAF leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the LEAF instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
