2022 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2022 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
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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (119 MPGe + 52 MPG) costs about $815 a year to fuel and the 2022 Nissan Leaf (111 MPGe) about $821.
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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 | $821 |
| 119 MPGe + 52 MPG | Combined efficiency | 111 MPGe |
| 123 MPGe / 52 MPG | City | 123 MPGe |
| 115 MPGe / 51 MPG | Highway | 99 MPGe |
| 28 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 30.4 kWh |
| 620 mi | Driving range | 149 mi |
| 29 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 96 cu ft | Passenger volume | 92 cu ft |
| 23 cu ft | Cargo volume | 24 cu ft |
| 74 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 |
| 2.2 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 620 miles on a full tank and charge, compared with 149 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 54 2022 midsize cars, the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid ranks 3rd and the Nissan Leaf 4th 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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid or the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
Measured by cost to drive, the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is rated 119 MPGe + 52 MPG combined and the Nissan Leaf 111 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2022 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 $821 for the Nissan Leaf.
Which has more range?
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid: about 620 miles versus 149 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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