2021 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2021 Nissan Leaf vs Toyota Prius Prime
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 · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT · 133 MPGe + 54 MPG
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 2021 Nissan Leaf (111 MPGe) costs about $821 a year to fuel and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime (133 MPGe + 54 MPG) about $763.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Leaf
- Toyota Prius Prime
Side by side
| Nissan Leaf | Toyota Prius Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| $821 | Your annual fuel cost | $763 |
| 111 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 133 MPGe + 54 MPG |
| 123 MPGe | City | 145 MPGe / 55 MPG |
| 99 MPGe | Highway | 121 MPGe / 53 MPG |
| 30.4 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 25 kWh |
| 149 mi | Driving range | 640 mi |
| — | All-electric range | 25 mi |
| 92 cu ft | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| 24 cu ft | Cargo volume | 20 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 78 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 2 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gas + electricity |
| Electric motor (110 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 Prime across model years
- Nissan Leaf
- Toyota Prius Prime
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 Toyota Prius Prime goes farther between stops: about 640 miles on a full tank and charge, compared with 149 miles for the Nissan Leaf.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Nissan Leaf has more cargo space (24 vs. 20 cu ft).
Among 54 2021 midsize cars, the Nissan Leaf ranks 5th and the Toyota Prius Prime 3rd 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 Prime; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2021 Nissan Leaf or the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?
Measured by cost to drive, the Toyota Prius Prime. The Nissan Leaf is rated 111 MPGe combined and the Toyota Prius Prime 133 MPGe + 54 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Nissan Leaf vs. the Toyota Prius Prime per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $821 for the Nissan Leaf and $763 for the Toyota Prius Prime.
Which has more range?
The Toyota Prius Prime: about 640 miles versus 149 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Leaf, with 24 cu ft of luggage volume versus 20 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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