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Nissan Leaf vs Toyota Prius - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (217 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 39400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius?

Nissan Leaf

Toyota Prius

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Leaf has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Toyota Prius costs 39400 £. That’s a price difference of around 8649 £.

As for range, the Nissan Leaf performs convincingly better – achieving up to 385 km, about 299 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 223 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 6.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Prius performs slightly better – reaching 177 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Nissan Leaf is minimal lighter – 1580 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers evident more room – 394 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Leaf barely noticeable takes the win – 415 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Leaf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Leaf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,800
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Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 270 - 385 km
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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30800 - 37200 £
Price
39400 - 45800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
270 - 385 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
39 - 59 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
1620 - 1630 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4490 mm
Length
4599 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width
1782 mm
Height
1540 - 1545 mm
Height
1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
790 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
384 - 415 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 217 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.80 s
Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
320 - 340 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 160 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2019
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Leaf have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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