The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 34,000
€ 20,900
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
60.8
69.7
77.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.8 in
Height
57.5 in
105.9
175
103.1
168.1
175 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
3620 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
829 lb
22.9 %
General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
ZE0
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
90 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
86 mi
Range
471 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
56.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft












