Toyota bZ3 Standard Range vs Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD

Comparison winners

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Power winner Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD 177 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD 437 L Runner-up: 403 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range against the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD. They sit in different categories — sedan and hatchback — which makes the packaging figures as important as the headline performance. 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; 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 27 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD at 345 Nm and 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range at 250 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 403 litres, a difference of 34 litres. 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range is 375 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 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range2025 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD2026
Performance
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top Speed160 km/h160 km/h
Power150 hp177 hp
Torque250 Nm345 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range390 km
Battery49.9 kWh52.9 kWh
Efficiency12.8 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging80 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,725 mm4,350 mm
Ground Clearance145 mm
Cargo403 L437 L
Curb Weight1,650 kg1,794 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m
Starting MSRP$26,900

Toyota bZ3 Standard Range vs Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD questions answered

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 160 km/h, approximately 99 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has more power at 177 hp, a 27 hp advantage over 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range.

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range 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 49.9 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range 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 403 litres (14.2 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range or the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD is heavier at 1,794 kg (3,955 lb), while 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range is listed at 1,650 kg (3,638 lb).

Which is better, the 2025 Toyota bZ3 Standard Range 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.