Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs VinFast VF6
The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
VF 6 Plus
Vietnam · checked Sep 18, 2026 · shop.vinfastauto.com
36/100#84 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)VinFast VF6VinFast VF6
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 50%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.6 cu ft· 62%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row4.8 h faster· 40%
- Top speed- best on this row+7 mph· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) | VinFast VF6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Eco |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | no data |
| 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 | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)VinFast VF6
Range
9140Charging
4429Performance
5224Practicality
5735
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checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date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
VinFast VF6
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- VinFast VF6
- 176 miEPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- VinFast VF6
- 25 / 27 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- VinFast VF6
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $40,595
- Toyota C-HRNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $7,010
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $37,000
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 8 higher
- Score
- 62
- Price
- from $39,995
- Honda PrologueHonda Prologue scores 7 higher
- Score
- 61
- Price
- from $39,900
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 37 sources
Every source link (66)
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