FIAT 500e vs Nissan LEAF
2024 FIAT® 500e vs. Nissan LEAF® Comparison | Glendale, CA
Discover a vehicle that inspires with the all-electric 2024 FIAT® 500e and 2024 Nissan LEAF®. Each of these forward-looking electric vehicles (EVs) contains urban-friendly design, smart driver assistance technologies, and sleek color options. However, there are several different features and a key difference in size which may make one a stronger option for you than the other. Compare these differences using the following 2024 FIAT 500e vs. 2024 Nissan LEAF research guide from the professionals at Alfa Romeo of Glendale.
If you are intrigued by the chic Italian appeal of the FIAT 500e, continue your research with our model review and 500e trims page. Then, browse our new inventory and schedule a test drive at our dealership in Glendale, CA.
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2024 FIAT 500e vs. Nissan LEAF Interior Features
A stylish and connected cabin awaits whether you select the 2024 FIAT 500e and 2024 Nissan LEAF. Find cloth seat upholstery in the Nissan LEAF and either cloth or vegan leather upholstery in the FIAT 500e. Adjust the interior configuration using a 50/50 split rear seat in the FIAT or a 60/40 split rear seat in the Nissan. The FIAT 500e catches your eye with a unique red dashboard or vegan leather-wrapped dashboard, depending on the trim level.
The infotainment screen size is a notable difference between the FIAT 500e and Nissan LEAF. In the Nissan EV, you get an 8-inch NissanConnect® with wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. By comparison, the FIAT EV comes with a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen running the Uconnect® 5 Nav infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get the voice-control convenience of standard Amazon Alexa Built-in. Only the FIAT 500e is equipped with a wireless smartphone charging pad.
Go with a four- or six-speaker audio system in the LEAF or choose the FIAT 500e Inspired by Music trim with its JBL® premium audio system and four JBL Virtual Venues settings for an immersive listening experience.
2024 FIAT 500e vs. Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Cargo Space
Overall, the 2024 Nissan LEAF is a significantly larger vehicle than the 2024 FIAT 500e. At first glance, the difference is apparent. The LEAF is over 176 inches long, and the 500e is nearly 143 inches long. Seat four people in the FIAT and five in the Nissan. Front-seat legroom is very close, with fractions of an inch separating the two models. With its extra length, the Nissan LEAF offers more cargo space. With the rear seats upright, the FIAT 500e has 7.51 cubic feet of cargo space, while the LEAF has 23.6 cubic feet of luggage capacity.
See the accompanying chart for dimensions.
| Model | FIAT 500e | Nissan LEAF |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 142.95 in. | 176.4 in. |
| Seating | Four | Five |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 39.25 / 35.35 in. | 41.2 / 37.3 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 41.81 / 29.45 in. | 42.1 / 33.5 in. |
| Luggage Capacity Behind Second Row | 7.51 cu.-ft. | 23.6 cu.-ft. |
2024 FIAT 500e vs. Nissan LEAF Performance Specs
Pure electric performance and zero-emissions driving await with the 2024 FIAT 500e and 2024 Nissan LEAF. Find the LEAF with either a 40- or 60-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery; the FIAT 500e is built with a 42-kWh battery. The 500e with summer tires and the base-trim LEAF battery have an identical 149-mile driving range, while the up-sized LEAF battery has a 212-mile range.
Using 85-kWDC fast charging, you can recharge your FIAT 500e to 80 percent in about 35 minutes. With the Nissan LEAF, the 40-kWH battery is paired with a 50-kilowatt (kW) DC quick charge port that can restore an 80 percent charge in approximately 40 minutes. The 100-kW high-output quick charge port with the 60-kWh battery restores 80 percent charge in about 60 minutes.
See the accompanying chart for performance specs.
| Model | FIAT 500e | Nissan LEAF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 42 kWh | 40 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Horsepower | 117 HP | 147 HP | 214 HP |
| Torque | 162 lb.-ft. | 236 lb.-ft. | 250 lb.-ft. |
| Range | 149 mi. | 149 mi. | 212 mi. |
| MPGe (City/Hwy) | 127 / 104 | 123 / 99 | 121 / 98 |
| DC Fast Charge Rate (0-80 Percent) | 35 min. | 40 min. | 60 min. |
2024 FIAT 500e vs. Nissan LEAF Color Options
Catch second glances with the 2024 FIAT 500e or 2024 Nissan LEAF. Each model offers white, black, and red exterior colors. Unique to the Nissan LEAF is a two-tone color option, blue, and silver. The FIAT 500e Inspired by Beauty trim earns its name with the warm hue of Rose Gold.
FIAT 500e colors include:
- Glacier White
- Red by (RED)
- Tuxedo Black
- Rose Gold
Nissan LEAF colors include:
- Glacier White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun
- Deep Blue
- Super Black
- Pearl White
- Scarlet Ember
- Pearl White / Super Black
2024 FIAT 500e vs. Nissan LEAF Safety Options & Technology
Drive equipped with a strong collection of driver assistance features in both the 2024 FIAT 500e and 2024 Nissan LEAF. Each model supports you with its own collection of standard and available features. Among the key standard features in the LEAF are intelligent forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, intelligent lane intervention, and intelligent blind spot intervention. Standard 500e driver assistance features include:
- Pedestrian/cyclist emergency braking
- Drowsy driver detection
- Intelligent speed assist
- Lane departure warning plus
- ParkSense® rear park assist system
- ParkView® rear backup camera
- Traffic sign recognition
One of the unique safety features of the FIAT 500e is the music that plays through its acoustic vehicle alert system — an exclusive number titled “The Sound of 500” by Flavio Ibba-Marco Gualdia.
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