2018 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid vs Nissan Leaf
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch · 119 MPGe + 52 MPG
FWD · Electric motor (110 kW) · Single-speed · 112 MPGe · 151 mi
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 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (119 MPGe + 52 MPG) costs about $815 a year to fuel and the 2018 Nissan Leaf (112 MPGe) about $810.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
- Nissan Leaf
Side by side
| Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| $815 | Your annual fuel cost | $810 |
| 119 MPGe + 52 MPG | Combined efficiency | 112 MPGe |
| 123 MPGe / 53 MPG | City | 125 MPGe |
| 114 MPGe / 52 MPG | Highway | 100 MPGe |
| 28 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 30 kWh |
| 630 mi | Driving range | 151 mi |
| 29 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 96 cu ft | Passenger volume | 92 cu ft |
| 23 cu ft | Cargo volume | 24 cu ft |
| 75 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 2.3 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 8 hrs |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Electric |
| Regular gas + electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | Electric motor (110 kW) |
| 6-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | Single-speed |
| 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.
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid vs Nissan Leaf across model years
- Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
- Nissan Leaf
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
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid goes farther between stops: about 630 miles on a full tank and charge, compared with 151 miles for the Nissan Leaf.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid has more passenger space (96 vs. 92 cu ft); the Nissan Leaf has more cargo space (24 vs. 23 cu ft).
Among 74 2018 midsize cars, the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid ranks 6th and the Nissan Leaf 5th 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 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid or the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
Measured by cost to drive, the Nissan Leaf. The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is rated 119 MPGe + 52 MPG combined and the Nissan Leaf 112 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid vs. the Nissan Leaf per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $815 for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid and $810 for the Nissan Leaf.
Which has more range?
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid: about 630 miles versus 151 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Leaf, with 24 cu ft of luggage volume versus 23 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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