Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
66/100#53 of 80 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $8,505
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)SolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 20%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.4 cu ft· 28%
- Power- best on this row+14 kW· 9%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 53%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Solterra Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Solterra ET-HS AWD (Japan, 2025.10 update) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Subaru Solterra
Range
8079Charging
3446Performance
52no dataPracticality
8065
How much is each in the US?
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
Which charges faster?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Subaru Solterra
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- $8,505
Where next
Compare with others
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac LyriqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $29,410
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $59,400
- Lexus RZNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $50,895
- Honda PrologueNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 4 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
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