Nissan LEAF vs Renault Renault 4 E-Tech electric
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NissanLEAF | RenaultRenault 4 E-Tech electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2025 | 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 174–215 bhp (better) | 148 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 7.6–8.3 s (better) | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 100 mph (better) | 93 mph |
| Engine or motors | Front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 130 kW (52 kWh) or 160 kW (75 kWh); bhp converted from Nissan's kW figures | Single front electric motor; bhp converted from Renault's 110 kW figure, marketed as 150 hp |
| Torque | 345 Nm (52 kWh), 355 Nm (75 kWh) | 245 Nm |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 280–387 miles (better) | 241–249 miles |
| Battery | 52–75 kWh (better) | 52 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 105–150 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined up to 280 miles (52 kWh) or 387 miles (75 kWh); city up to 371 or 498 miles; highway up to 190 or 269 miles | WLTP ranges and current UK versions from the July 2026 UK price guide; UK specification page incorrectly labels its 388–398 range figure as miles |
| Charging | Up to 105 kW (52 kWh) or 150 kW (75 kWh) DC; 10–80% in about 35 minutes (75 kWh); 11 kW AC, 10–100% in 6 or 7 hours; 3.1 kW vehicle-to-load | Up to 11 kW AC; heat pump as standard; 52 kWh usable capacity confirmed by Auto Express's Renault 4 group test, while the UK guide lists capacity without defining usable versus gross |
| Efficiency | Up to 4.6 mi/kWh (52 kWh) or 4.5 mi/kWh (75 kWh), WLTP combined | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Crossover | Crossover |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 437 litres (better) | 420 litres |
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,144 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Weight | From 1,791 kg | From 1,462 kg |
| Boot | Up to 437 litres with the seats up, 1,052 litres folded | 420 litres includes the charging-cable and tyre-repair-kit compartment; 1,405 litres with rear seats folded; up to 2.2 m loading length with front passenger seat folded |
| Towing | 975 kg braked | 750 kg braked or unbraked |
| Size | 4,350 mm long, 1,810 mm wide without mirrors, 1,550 mm high; 2,690 mm wheelbase; 10.8 m turning circle; 0–62 mph 8.4 s (52 kWh) or 7.8 s (75 kWh) in Standard mode, quoted figures in Sport mode | 2,624 mm wheelbase; 1,808 mm wide with mirrors folded and 2,020 mm extended; 1,552 mm tall without roof bars and 1,572 mm with them; UK specification page lists 4,144 mm length, while brochure diagram lists 4,143 mm |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 10.1-inch openR touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; evolution+ has a 7-inch driver display, techno+ and iconic+ add a 10-inch driver display and Google built in |
| Driver assistance | – | Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, emergency lane keeping, driver attention camera, rear camera and parking sensors; techno+ adds adaptive cruise control; iconic+ adds blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warnings |
| Warranty | 3 years or 60,000 miles; EV components 5 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 100,000 miles | 3 years; first 2 years unlimited mileage, then a 100,000-mile total limit; traction battery 8 years or 100,000 miles |
