2017 Nissan LEAF vs. 2018 Nissan LEAF
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Nissan LEAF and 2018 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 2017 Nissan LEAF and the 2018 Nissan LEAF.
In comparing the 2017 Nissan LEAF's and the 2018 Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2017 Nissan LEAF and 2018 Nissan LEAF have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2017 Nissan LEAF's and the 2018 Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Nissan LEAF ranges from $5,378 to $11,990 while a used 2018 Nissan LEAF is priced between $7,983 to $16,329.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Nissan LEAF and the 2018 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 30 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 2017 Nissan LEAF’s base engine makes 107 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan LEAF base engine makes 147 horsepower. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 84 miles. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 125 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 150 miles. This gives the 2018 Nissan LEAF the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Nissan LEAF. 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.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
31145
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
29120 - 36620
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:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61840
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11924
Price Range:
7983 - 16329
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
12973
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
11750 - 15214
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63136
# Good or Great Deals:
22
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 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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan LEAF
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.3
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:
2.027091207591451
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
2.0 - 5.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4684546981154263
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.6 - 4.4
Nissan LEAF Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
25 out of / 30Nissan LEAF Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
25 out of / 30Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
2017 Nissan LEAF Trim Levels
S, S-24, SL, SV
2018 Nissan LEAF Trim Levels
S, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
147 hp
Torque:
236 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
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)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
125 / 100 / 112
Range (city/hwy):
150 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
40 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:
N/A
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:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
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:
Available
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:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
23.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116 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:
33.5 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:
3433 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
61.4 inches
Length:
176.4 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
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
