Honda Fit EV vs. Nissan LEAF
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit EV 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 Honda Fit EV and the Nissan LEAF.
When comparing the Honda Fit EV's and the Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit EV has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit EV's and the Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit EV’s base engine makes 123 horsepower, and the Nissan LEAF base engine makes 107 horsepower. The Fit EV is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 82 miles. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 126 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 100 miles.This gives the Honda Fit EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan LEAF the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Fit EV is 4 hours (240V), while the charge time for the LEAF is 8 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan LEAF has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Fit EV has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Honda Fit EV and Nissan LEAF are comparable in regards to rear head room.
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:
$36,625
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$32,075
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$28,980 - $35,170
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,118
Price Range:
$4,850 - $11,024
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$8,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$7,118 - $9,039
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,154
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Honda Fit EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
6.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan LEAF
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
7.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
4.7 - 10.6
Honda Fit EV Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan LEAF Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 26Ranking
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16 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Honda Fit EV Trim Levels
Base
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:
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):
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
123 hp
Torque:
189 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 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:
127 / 105 / 118
Range (city/hwy):
82 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
20 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
4 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
126 / 101 / 114
Range (city/hwy):
100 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
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:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.3 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:
24 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3252 lbs
Width:
67.7 inches
Height:
62.2 inches
Length:
162 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3242 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:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Blue
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Black
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Gray
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Red
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Silver
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White
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Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue Ocean
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
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Interior Colors
Gray
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Black
Black
