2016 Nissan LEAF vs. 2017 Nissan LEAF

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Nissan LEAF and 2017 Nissan LEAF contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Nissan LEAF and the 2017 Nissan LEAF.

When we compare the 2016 Nissan LEAF's and the 2017 Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2016 Nissan LEAF and 2017 Nissan LEAF have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Nissan LEAF's and the 2017 Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Nissan LEAF is a better car than the 2017 Nissan LEAF.

Pricing: A used 2016 Nissan LEAF ranges from $4,199 to $10,045 while a used 2017 Nissan LEAF is priced between $5,378 to $11,990.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Nissan LEAF and the 2017 Nissan LEAF both lose 64.5 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan LEAF is 7.3 out of 10. Nissan LEAF is ranked 2 out of 34 Best Electric Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan LEAF is 7.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Nissan LEAF and the 2017 Nissan LEAF makes 107 horsepower. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 126 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), while the LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe). Both have a highway range of 84 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the LEAF and the LEAF is 8 hours (240V).

Safety Ratings: The Nissan LEAF has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

29010

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)

29058

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

28995 - 29170

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

29010

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)

30949

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

29010 - 36620

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

6747

Price Range:

4199 - 10045

Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)

9037

Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

6747 - 10919

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

26

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

58807

# Good or Great Deals:

6

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

7938

Price Range:

5378 - 11990

Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)

11096

Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

7938 - 13570

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

19

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

57744

# Good or Great Deals:

3

Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Nissan LEAF

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

0.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.0

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Nissan LEAF

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.0



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.232184828956437

Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

4.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

3.2 - 6.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.027091207591451

Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

2.0 - 5.6

Nissan LEAF Rankings

Best Family Electric Cars

1 / 34

Best Electric Cars for the Money

1 / 28

Most Affordable Electric Cars

1 / 28

Best Electric Cars Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Electric Cars Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Electric Cars

2 / 34

Most Reliable Electric Cars

2 / 34

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

3 / 34

Safest Electric Cars

4 / 34

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

5 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 34

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

22 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 34

Nissan LEAF Rankings

Best Family Electric Cars

1 / 34

Best Electric Cars for the Money

1 / 28

Most Affordable Electric Cars

1 / 28

Best Electric Cars Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Electric Cars Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Electric Cars

2 / 34

Most Reliable Electric Cars

2 / 34

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

3 / 34

Safest Electric Cars

4 / 34

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

5 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 34

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

19 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

22 / 34

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 34

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

2016 Nissan LEAF Trim Levels

S-24, S-30, SL, SV

2017 Nissan LEAF Trim Levels

S, S-24, SL, SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

107 hp

Torque:

187 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.033 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

107 hp

Torque:

187 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.033 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

MPGe:

126 / 101 / 114

Range (city/hwy):

84 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

24 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

8 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

MPGe:

124 / 101 / 112

Range (city/hwy):

84 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

24 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

8 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.5 inches

Cargo Space:

24 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

116.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.5 inches

Cargo Space:

23.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

116 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3256 lbs

Width:

69.7 inches

Height:

61 inches

Length:

175 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3256 lbs

Width:

69.7 inches

Height:

61 inches

Length:

175 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Brown

Forged Bronze

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Coulis Red

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White / Pearl White

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Brown

Forged Bronze

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Coulis Red

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White / Pearl White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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