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2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Optima Plug-In Hybrid and Leaf?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, powertrain, horsepower, market segment, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a significant difference between body structures and exterior dimensions. The 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid is a Sedan, while the 2019 Nissan Leaf is a Hatchback. It is also slightly larger. Also, the 2019 Leaf produces fewer horsepower than the 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid. In addition, the Leaf is priced $5,220 lower compared to the base MSRP of the Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Among similarities is the maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,210
$29,990
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
N/A
Horsepower
Horsepower
202 hp
147 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
City MPG
City MPG
103 MPGe
-
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
104 MPGe
-
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
103 MPGe
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Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
70.5 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
176.4 in
Height
Height
57.5 in
61.4 - 61.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
86.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
42.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
54.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
33.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
52.5 in

Costs

2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

2019 Nissan Leaf

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$269 (2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Auto)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,083
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2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Front Left Comparison2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Front Left Comparison
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Rear Right Comparison2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Dashboard Comparison2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Side Comparison2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2019 Nissan Leaf - Side Comparison
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