Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Nissan Leaf
RWD vs S+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Acura ZDX 313 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $29,990 vs $64,500
Faster charging Acura ZDX 33 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Nissan Leaf $5,700 vs $4,300
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Acura ZDX
313 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Acura ZDX
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | S+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $29,990 (better) |
| Range | 313 mi (better) | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| DC max | 190 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 75 (better) | 68.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi (better) | 81 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 99 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft (better) | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb (better) | 2,150 lb |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You haul gear: 29 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 3,501 lb vs 2,150 lb.
Pick the Nissan Leaf if…
- You want the lower price: $29,990 vs $64,500 to start, $34,510 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,300 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Nissan Leaf
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 278 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $8,900 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 206 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 180 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CHAdeMO |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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