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Nissan LEAF vs. Toyota Prius Prime

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

When we compare the Nissan LEAF's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan LEAF's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime is a better car than the Nissan LEAF.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan LEAF’s base engine makes 214 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius Prime base engine makes 220 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius Prime has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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Nissan LEAF
Toyota Prius Prime

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

34230

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

34663 - 43947

Starting MSRP:

32975

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

27669

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23500 - 32975

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

35940

Price Range:

30993 - 40928

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

28961

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24262 - 35940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

143

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

9821

# Good or Great Deals:

65

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

Depreciation %:

Resale Value $:

Typical Category Depreciation %:

N/A

Category Depreciation Range:

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5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

12332

Depreciation %:

0.37396786

Resale Value $:

20643

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.37396786

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.37396786 - 0.37396786

Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan LEAF

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.963748498154679

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.9 - 5.0

Nissan LEAF Rankings

Not yet available

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

2 / 8

Safest Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 8

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 8

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

6 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 7

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

9 / 15

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 10

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

21 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Available Body Styles

Wagon

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Nissan LEAF Trim Levels

Platinum+, SV+

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

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:

5 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:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

214 hp

Torque:

261 foot-lbs

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

0.051 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.064 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


Not applicable

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

288 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity :

75 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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):


53 / 51 / 52

MPGe:

127 / 115 / 127

Range (city/hwy):

606 / 585 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

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 Steering Wheel:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

31.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.6 inches

Cargo Space:

20 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

55.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

20.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

26.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4231 lbs

Width:

82.6 inches

Height:

61.3 inches

Length:

173.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3461 lbs

Width:

70.2 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

181.1 inches

Wheelbase:

108.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Diamond Pearl

Blue

Deep Ocean Blue Pearl / Seabreeze Blue Pearl/Black

Gray

Gun Metallic

White

Everest White Pearl Tricoat / Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Black

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

Interior Colors

Black

Dark

Gray

Unique

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

Gray

Not available

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