Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | Electric 80 kW 281 Nm |
Electric 192 kW 430 Nm |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,527 kg | 1,730 kg | 0 kg |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 958 mm | -11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 894 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 411 L | 425 L | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 15.0 | -15 L |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |