Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry vs Nissan Leaf 30 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry (2016-2018) for as low as €5990, while the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) begins at €7000.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Years of Production 2016-2018 2015-2018
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture France Japan, UK, USA
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €5990 €7000
GCC Score 5.3 4.4

Range and Efficiency

The Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry (2016-2018) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018).

Property Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 172 km
Range (GCC) 302 km 175 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 44.1 kWh 30 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 41 kWh 28 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 13.6 kWh/100 km 16 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.37 km/kWh 6.25 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 5.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry (2016-2018) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) can charge at up to 50 kW.

The Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry (2016-2018) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) is limited to 3.3 kW.

Property Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 3.3 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 2 (Mennekes) CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772)
Charging Score 6.1 2.7

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 57 kW 80 kW
Motor Power (hp) 76 hp 107 hp
Motor Torque 210 Nm 254 Nm
0-100 km/h 15.5 s 11.5 s
Top Speed 135 km/h 144 km/h
Performance Score 1.5 2.2

Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry (2016-2018).

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Length 4084 mm 4445 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1945 mm 1967 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1730 mm 1770 mm
Height 1562 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2588 mm 2700 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (2015-2018) features a larger trunk, but the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry (2016-2018) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R75/R90 Entry Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1480 kg 1498 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 338 l 370 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1225 l 720 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 4.6
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