Nissan LEAF vs. Toyota Yaris

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Nissan LEAF ranges from $13,488 to $22,289 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris is priced between $12,804 to $20,726.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan LEAF loses 55.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Yaris loses 24.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 31.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan LEAF.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan LEAF is 8.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Yaris' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Nissan LEAF being ranked 4 out of 26 Best Electric Cars and the Toyota Yaris being ranked 3 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan LEAF is 6.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Yaris the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Yaris an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan LEAF.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan LEAF’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The LEAF is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 150 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles.This gives the Nissan LEAF the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Yaris the advantage in maximum range. The LEAF uses electricity, and the Yaris uses regular unleaded.

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, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan LEAF and the Toyota Yaris have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.