2016 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2016 Nissan Leaf vs Toyota Prius
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2016 Nissan Leaf (114 MPGe) costs about $799 a year to fuel and the 2016 Toyota Prius (56 MPG) about $830.
Your numbers
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Leaf
- Toyota Prius
Side by side
| Nissan Leaf | Toyota Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| $799 | Your annual fuel cost | $830 |
| 114 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 56 MPG |
| 126 MPGe | City | 58 MPG |
| 101 MPGe | Highway | 53 MPG |
| 29.6 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 84 mi | Driving range | — |
| 92 cu ft | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| 24 cu ft | Cargo volume | 27 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 158 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (80 kW) | Engine / motor | 1.8L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Leaf vs Toyota Prius across model years
- Nissan Leaf
- Toyota Prius
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Toyota Prius has more cargo space (27 vs. 24 cu ft).
Among 67 2016 midsize cars, the Nissan Leaf ranks 1st and the Toyota Prius 2nd for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Nissan Leaf is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Toyota Prius; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2016 Nissan Leaf or the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Measured by cost to drive, the Nissan Leaf. The Nissan Leaf is rated 114 MPGe combined and the Toyota Prius 56 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Nissan Leaf vs. the Toyota Prius per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $799 for the Nissan Leaf and $830 for the Toyota Prius.
Which has more cargo space?
The Toyota Prius, with 27 cu ft of luggage volume versus 24 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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