2026 Nissan LEAF 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.4s
- SV+ FWD, 214 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 155 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 154 of 175 SUVs (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV+ FWD | Electric | 214 hp | 261 lb-ft | 4,231 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | $34,230 |
| SV PLUS FWD | Electric | 214 hp | 250 lb-ft | 4,231 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | N/A |
| S FWD | Electric | 174 hp | 254 lb-ft | 4,187 lb | 83 | 24.1 | 8.7 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | $29,990 |
| S PLUS FWD | Electric | 174 hp | 261 lb-ft | 4,187 lb | 83 | 24.1 | 8.7 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | N/A |
| PLATINUM+ FWD | Electric | 214 hp | 261 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | FWD | $38,990 |
| PLATINUM PLUS FWD | Electric | 214 hp | 250 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | FWD | N/A |
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.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | 174 hp | S FWD | $29,990 | Base | N/A | Base |
| Electric | 4 | 214 hp | SV+ FWD | $34,230 | +$4,240 | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 6 | S FWD | $29,990 | 7.4 s |
LEAF by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Nissan LEAF: 2.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Nissan LEAF.
| Measure | 2026 Nissan LEAF | 2026 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SV+ FWD | 2.5 S AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.4 s | 9.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 214 hp | 187 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,231 lb | 3,856 lb |
| hp per ton | 101 | 97 |
| lb per hp | 19.8 | 20.6 |
| MSRP | $34,230 | $29,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree