Nissan LEAF vs. Toyota Prius c

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan LEAF and Toyota Prius c 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 Nissan LEAF and the Toyota Prius c.

In comparing the Nissan LEAF's and the Toyota Prius c's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan LEAF's and the Toyota Prius c's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF is a better car than the Toyota Prius c.

Pricing: A used 2019 Nissan LEAF ranges from $8,500 to $17,997 while a used 2019 Toyota Prius c is priced between $12,820 to $20,997.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan LEAF’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius c base engine makes 99 horsepower. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 150 miles. The Prius c is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles.This gives the Nissan LEAF the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Prius c the advantage in maximum range. The LEAF uses electricity, and the Prius c uses regular unleaded.

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 head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius c has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

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:

29990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)

32205

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

29990 - 36620

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

21530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

13354

Price Range:

8500 - 17997

Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)

14768

Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

13354 - 16533

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

49

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

52817

# Good or Great Deals:

11

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

17203

Price Range:

12820 - 20997

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

10

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

94433

# Good or Great Deals:

1

Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan LEAF

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.3

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 Toyota Prius c

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.325



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.3639822087002935

Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

1.1 - 5.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.0084994934968994

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

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

Toyota Prius c Rankings

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Nissan LEAF Trim Levels

S, S PLUS, SL, SL PLUS, SV, SV PLUS

Toyota Prius c Trim Levels

L, LE

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:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp

Torque:

236 foot-lbs

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

0.043 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

99 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.039 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

124 / 99 / 112

Range (city/hwy):

150 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

40 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

8 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


48 / 43 / 46

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

456 / 409 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

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

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

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Roadside assistance:

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

Internet Radio:

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

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

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

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:

33.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.5 inches

Cargo Space:

23.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

116 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

52.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

17.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.5 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2530 lbs

Width:

68.6 inches

Height:

59.6 inches

Length:

162.4 inches

Wheelbase:

100.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 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:

15.0 x 5.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P175/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sand Pearl

Blue

Blue Streak Metallic / Tide Pool Pearl

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Red

Absolutely Red

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Gray/Black

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