FIAT 500e vs. Nissan LEAF
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500e and 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 FIAT 500e and the Nissan LEAF.
When we compare the FIAT 500e's and the Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500e has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500e's and the Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF is a better car than the FIAT 500e.
Pricing: For a new model, the FIAT 500e's price is between $29,488 and $37,495, with the Nissan LEAF priced between $19,536 and $39,060.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500e loses 50.2 percent of its value and the Nissan LEAF loses 64.5 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500e retains 14.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan LEAF.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500e’s base engine makes 117 horsepower, and the Nissan LEAF base engine makes 147 horsepower. The 500e is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 141 miles. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 149 miles.This gives the FIAT 500e the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan LEAF the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the 500e is 6.2 hours (240V), while the charge time for the LEAF is 11.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan LEAF, a electric compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
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:
29488 - 37495
Starting MSRP:
30500
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Asking Price:
19536 - 39060
Starting MSRP:
28140
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Used Car Pricing
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20683
Price Range:
15821 - 27596
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15426
Depreciation %:
0.50578664
Resale Value $:
15074
Residual Value %:
0.49421336000000005
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18370
Depreciation %:
0.65281899
Resale Value $:
9770
Residual Value %:
0.34718101
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FIAT 500e Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 FIAT 500e
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan LEAF
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6731329333682206
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5543318520755431
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FIAT 500e Rankings
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30 out of / 30Nissan LEAF Rankings
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25 out of / 30Summary Review
The Fiat 500e was a smaller than subcompact city car made for the American market from 2013 to 2019 in low volumes and in sold select US states. Not only has the Fiat 500e been discontinued, but the entire Fiat 500 line is also now discontinued, leaving Fiat as a one-model company with very few dealers in the US.
Summary Review
Nissan’s four-door hatchback Leaf was the original battery-electric vehicle of the modern age. This ground-breaking EV has topped sales charts globally for affordable EVs for years. The Leaf offers many shoppers an attractive package that's hard to ignore.
Pros and Cons
- Low cost due to high depreciation
- Lowest reliability score on iSeeCars list of EVs
- Poor safety scores
- Very limited availability
Pros and Cons
- Impressive interior space given its small size
- Excellent availability nationwide
- Strong EV commitment from Nissan means widespread service support
- Limited range on older models
- Lackluster performance on first-generation cars
- Safety ratings from IIHS less than stellar
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
FIAT 500e Trim Levels
Giorgio Armani, Inspi(RED)
Nissan LEAF Trim Levels
S, SV PLUS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
117 hp
Torque:
162 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp
Torque:
236 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 104 / 116
Range (city/hwy):
141 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
42 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
6.2 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
123 / 99 / 111
Range (city/hwy):
149 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
40 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
11.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.8 inches
Cargo Space:
7.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.2 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:
2959 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
143 inches
Wheelbase:
91.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3509 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P205/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Red
Red By
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Red
Not available
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Red Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Black
