Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Ariya leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh
1 of 21 versions
No US price yet
57/100#65 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
Who's ahead - and by how much?
AriyaNissan AriyaLeaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)version: ARIYA EVO Plus/EMP Plus/PRM FWD 87kWh
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 13%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.9 cu ft· 40%
- Power- best on this row+18 kW· 11%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row2 h faster· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: ARIYA EVO Plus/EMP Plus/PRM FWD 87kWh | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: B 9 | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: B9 | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Electric 87kWh Battery Automatic 2WD | version not named |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: B9 | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: B9 | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Nissan Ariya if
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan AriyaNissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
8281Charging
3243Performance
no data53Practicality
9080
How much is each in the US?
Nissan Ariya
No US price yet
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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)
- Nissan Ariya
- 289 miEPAversion: ARIYA EVO Plus/EMP Plus/PRM FWD 87kWh
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Nissan Ariya
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Nissan Ariya
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Ariya
- version: Electric 87kWh Battery Automatic 2WD
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Where next
Compare with others
Nissan Ariya vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Toyota C-HRNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $7,010
- Score
- 74
- Price
- from $37,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 76
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac VistiqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $47,510
- Score
- 72
- Price
- from $77,500
- Subaru UnchartedNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $13,805
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $43,795
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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