Kia EV5 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on battery warranty. The Kia EV5 leads on AC charging.
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
61/100#140 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV5Kia EV5Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Rangeversion: Long Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space
- Power
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 53%
- Torque- best on this row+43 lb-ft· 20%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | ||
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV5 if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV5Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
83- Different test cycles - not compared.80Charging
2634Performance
4152Practicality
8080
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV5
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Kia EV5
- WLTPversion: Long Range
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV5
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Kia EV5 vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 28 sources
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