Mazda CX-50 vs Nissan LEAF (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$90

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD vs LEAF S FWD
Measure	CX-50	LEAF	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,395	$31,485	About the same
Horsepower	187 hp	174 hp	CX-50
Torque	185 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	LEAF
MPG or MPGe	26 mpg	103 MPGe to 121 MPGe	N/A
Energy cost a year	$1,477	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	303 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft	55.5 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	31.4 cu ft	20.0 cu ft	CX-50
Rear legroom	39.8 in	31.8 in	CX-50
Front legroom	41.7 in	42.4 in	LEAF
Length	185.8 in	173.4 in	Not scored
Width	75.6 in	71.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,741 lb	4,187 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.3 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	9.5 s tested	8.7 s estimate	LEAF
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	LEAF S FWD $29,990	$90
LEAF S FWD $29,990	CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	$90

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

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

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: CX-50 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.