2021 Nissan LEAF 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.7s

20 hatchbacks (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Nissan LEAF: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
S FWD	Electric	147 hp	236 lb-ft	3,501 lb	84	23.8	8.7 sEstimate	Single-speed	FWD	$31,670
SV FWD	Electric	147 hp	236 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Single-speed	FWD	$34,960
S PLUS FWD	Electric	214 hp	250 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Single-speed	FWD	$38,270
SV PLUS FWD	Electric	214 hp	250 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Single-speed	FWD	$40,520
SL PLUS FWD	Electric	214 hp	250 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Single-speed	FWD	$43,970

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
Electric	2	147 hp	S FWD	$31,670	Base	$619	Base
Electric	3	214 hp	S PLUS FWD	$38,270	+$6,600	$637	+$17

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
Single-speed	5	S FWD	$31,670	8.7 s

Compared with the S FWD: 147 hp, 111 MPGe, $31,670. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 Hyundai Veloster N: 3.9 s quicker to 60.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.