Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf
Electric
RM 168,888
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Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
RWD
RM 189,000
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Nissan Leaf vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

Overview: Leaf vs Model 3

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 148 hp 201 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.27/5
33 reviews
4.63/5
7 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • My first week living electric

    Driving the Nissan Leaf around KL felt quite different and spectacular compared to the regular petrol versions. The silent glide through the morning...

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    aulia Dec 12, 2025 for Nissan Leaf
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From The Experts

Things we like

Plush ride quality

Comfortable and spacious cabin

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Futuristic design inside-out

Impressive range and performance

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Things we don't like

Cabin has started to look old

Lack of new-age features

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Limited headroom

The cabin doesn’t feel premium with hard plastics

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1530 mm 1584 mm
Rear Tread 1545 mm 1584 mm
Kerb Weight 1580 kg --
Gross Weight 1940 kg --
Length 4480 mm 4720 mm
Width 1790 mm 2089 mm
Height 1540 mm 1441 mm
Wheel Base 2690 mm --
Ground Clearance 150 mm 138 mm
Turning Radius 5.3 m --
No Of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
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Engine Details

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 40 kwh 57.5 kWh
Battery Voltage 350 --
Regenerative Braking Yes --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 7 Hours --
DC Charging 1 Hour (10-80%) In 25 Minutes
Estimated Fast Charging Time 1 Hour --
Estimated Regular Charging Time 7 Hours --
Motor Type AC Synchronous --
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km 8 Years or 160000 km
Emission -- 0 g/km
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power 148 hp 201 hp
Torque 320 Nm 350 Nm
Driving Range 311 km 513 km
Acceleration -- 6.1 s
Top Speed -- 201 kmph
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension Independent Strut Multi-link
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 215/50 R17 245/45 R18
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R17 R18
Spare Tyre Size 125/90 R16 --
Spare Tyre Material Alloy --
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Forward Collision Warning Forward Collision Warning --
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Knee Airbags No --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Park Assist No --
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No --
360 Camera -- Yes
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode E-Pedal, D Mode, B Mode, Eco, B Eco E-Pedal, D Mode, B Mode, Eco, B Eco --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control No --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps No --
Follow Me Home Headlamps No --
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No Yes
Rear A/C Vents -- Yes
Cup Holders-Rear -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch 15.4 Inch 15.4 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 4 4 9 9
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light -- Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No Yes
Heated Seats - Front No Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes --
Folding Table Rear No --
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No --
Rear Window Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Washer Yes No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No --
Fog Lights Front Yes --
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank No --
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco Yes --

Interior

Sun Visors Yes --
Ambient Light -- Yes

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Nissan Leaf vs Tesla Model 3 FAQs

Which Car has more power between Nissan Leaf vs Tesla Model 3?

The Nissan Leaf has power of 148 hp with 320 Nm torque and Tesla Model 3 has power of 460 hp with 660 Nm torque. Thus making Model 3 the more powerful as compared to Leaf.

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Which Car has more safety features between Nissan Leaf vs Tesla Model 3?

Leaf safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Electric Parking Brake and Lane Departure Warning System

Model 3 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Nissan Leaf has higher number of sefety features than Model 3, hence Nissan Leaf is more safer than Tesla Model 3.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Leaf vs Model 3?

Leaf comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front and Power Windows Rear

Model 3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Wireless Charger

The Tesla Model 3 has higher number of comfort features than Leaf, hence Tesla Model 3 is more comfortable than Nissan Leaf.

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Which Car has Higher ground clearance between Leaf vs Model 3?

The Leaf comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm , on the other hand the Model 3 comes with a ground clearance of 128 mm , hence the Nissan Leaf has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Leaf vs Model 3 dimension size comparison?

The Leaf dimension are 4480 mm length, 1790 mm width, 1540 mm height while the Model 3 Dimensions are 4724 mm length, 2089 mm width, 1431 mm height. Hence, the Model 3 is more longer, Model 3 is more wider and Leaf is more higher.

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