Honda e:Ny1 vs Nissan Leaf – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Leaf has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Honda e:Ny1 costs 33400 £. That’s a price difference of around 2649 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Nissan Leaf: with 16.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly any more efficient than the Honda e:Ny1 with 18.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.

As for range, the Honda e:Ny1 performs minimal better – achieving up to 412 km, about 27 km more than the Nissan Leaf.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Leaf has a slight edge – offering 217 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is a touch quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda e:Ny1 performs slight better – reaching 160 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Leaf pulls slight stronger with 340 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Nissan Leaf is hardly any lighter – 1580 kg compared to 1730 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers minimal more room – 394 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda e:Ny1 performs clearly better – up to 1176 L, which is about 386 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Leaf slightly takes the win – 415 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Our conclusion: The Nissan Leaf proves to be secures the win with a clear margin and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Nissan Leaf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.