Cadillac Vistiq vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Cadillac Vistiq leads on fast-charge peak. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
VISTIQ Dual Motor AWD 11.5 kW AC
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
72/100#32 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
66/100#51 of 87 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $47,510
Who's ahead - and by how much?
VistiqCadillac VistiqLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+40 kW· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.8 cu ft· 31%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 60%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row0.8 h faster· 7%
- Top speed- best on this row+30 mph· 29%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Cadillac Vistiq | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Winter range | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Cadillac VistiqNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
8681Charging
4743Performance
10053Practicality
7580
How much is each in the US?
Cadillac Vistiq
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
cadillac.com- Luxury
- $77,500
- Dual Motor AWD 11.5 kW AC
- $77,500
- Sport
- $78,000
- AWD Luxury
- $79,495
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Cadillac Vistiq
- EPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Cadillac VistiqVistiq
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Cadillac Vistiq
- Cadillac Vistiq
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 40 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Cadillac Vistiq
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Cadillac Vistiq
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- $47,510
Where next
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Cadillac Vistiq vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (88)
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