2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric vs. 2020 Nissan LEAF

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric and 2020 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 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric and the 2020 Nissan LEAF.

In comparing the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric's and the 2020 Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and interior volume. The 2020 Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric's and the 2020 Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric ranges from $13,832 to $22,278 while a used 2020 Nissan LEAF is priced between $13,488 to $22,289.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 49 percent of its value and the 2020 Nissan LEAF loses 55.6 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric retains 6.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Nissan LEAF.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric is 7.7 out of 10 while the Nissan LEAF's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai IONIQ Electric being ranked 5 out of 26 Best Electric Cars and the Nissan LEAF being ranked 4 out of 26.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric is 7.9 out of 10. For the Nissan LEAF the reliability rating is 6.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Electric a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan LEAF.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric’s base engine makes 134 horsepower, and the 2020 Nissan LEAF base engine makes 147 horsepower. The IONIQ Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 170 miles. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 150 miles. This gives the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Nissan LEAF. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V), while the charge time for the LEAF is 8 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric compact cars, the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2020 Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The 2020 Nissan LEAF has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.