The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 35,600

€ 23,000

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
60.2
70.4
79.9
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
60.2 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
176.8
102.2
169.3
176.8 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.6 %

General
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
ZE1
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
89 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 136 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
37 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
163 mi
Range
493 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft