i-MiEV vs Leaf

Scores and specs side by side. The best value in each row is in bold and marked Best.

Main differences

  • The Leaf goes 90 mi further on the EPA cycle, 149 mi against 59 mi.
  • The i-MiEV is rear-wheel drive; the Leaf is front-wheel drive.

From the published specs and John’s scores. Gaps too small to matter, and specs either car doesn’t list, are left out.

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2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs 2025 Nissan Leaf: scores and specs side by side

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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0

Mitsubishi

2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2024 Nissan Leaf
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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nissan

2025 Nissan Leaf

Scores

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Range & efficiency

EPA range59 mi149 miBest
Efficiency300 Wh/miBest304 Wh/mi
MPGe combined112 MPGeBest111 MPGe

Performance

DrivetrainRear-wheel driveFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & practicality

Body styleHatchbackHatchback

Scores are out of 10. Price is base MSRP before incentives and destination. A dash means the spec isn’t listed.

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