Fiat 500e 42 kWh vs Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD

Comparison winners

2 metrics
Power winner Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD 177 hp Runner-up: 118 hp
Cargo winner Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD 437 L Runner-up: 185 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh against the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the higher listed output at 177 hp; 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh is rated at 118 hp, a difference of 59 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD at 345 Nm and 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh at 220 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 437 litres versus 185 litres, a difference of 252 litres. 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD is 718 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Fiat 500e 42 kWh2024 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD2026
Performance
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top Speed150 km/h160 km/h
Power118 hp177 hp
Torque220 Nm345 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range320 km
Battery42 kWh52.9 kWh
Efficiency13.1 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging85 kW
Size & Capacity
Length3,632 mm4,350 mm
Ground Clearance143 mm
Cargo185 L437 L
Curb Weight1,365 kg1,794 kg
Seats45
Turning Circle9.7 m
Starting MSRP$34,095

Fiat 500e 42 kWh vs Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD questions answered

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the higher listed top speed at 160 km/h (99 mph), compared with 150 km/h (93 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has more power at 177 hp, a 59 hp advantage over 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh.

Which has the larger battery, the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the larger listed battery at 52.9 kWh, compared with 42.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has more listed cargo space at 437 litres (15.4 cu ft), versus 185 litres (6.5 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD is heavier at 1,794 kg (3,955 lb), while 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh is listed at 1,365 kg (3,009 lb).

Which is better, the 2024 Fiat 500e 42 kWh or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.