Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs Subaru Trailseeker
The Subaru Trailseeker leads on cargo space and full charge at 240 V.
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
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
69/100#43 of 80 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,005
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.3 cu ft· 57%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row4 h faster· 33%
- Torque- best on this row+134 lb-ft· 51%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Touring Leather | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Touring Leather | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Touring Leather | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version not named | |
| 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 | ||
| Weight | no data | version: Touring Leather |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Subaru Trailseeker
Range
8076Charging
3443Performance
5293Practicality
8089
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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 Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Fast-charge peak
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
- Subaru Trailseeker
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 Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- $10,005
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
- Subaru SolterraSubaru Solterra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $38,495
- Lexus RZNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $50,895
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (59)
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