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Nissan Leaf vs Toyota Yaris – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Leaf or Toyota Yaris fits your lifestyle better.

Nissan Leaf

Toyota Yaris

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

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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.

Toyota Yaris has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Nissan Leaf costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8914 £.

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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 Toyota Yaris has a noticeable edge – offering 280 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 6.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls slightly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is convincingly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1580 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers clearly perceptible more room – 394 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Yaris performs somewhat better – up to 935 L, which is about 145 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris distinct takes the win – 525 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Nissan Leaf
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Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L
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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 Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30800 - 37200 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
270 - 385 km
Electric Range
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39 - 59 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4490 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1540 - 1545 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
790 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
384 - 415 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 217 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
320 - 340 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General
Model Year
2019
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Nissan
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Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Leaf have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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