Verdict
The Leaf is about 15% cheaper, while the DS5 is 10% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,888 | RM168,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM100 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 40.0 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 270 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed automatic | Constant Ratio Gearbox for EV |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Nissan |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h✓ | 155 km/h |
| Co2 | 169 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,871 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,727 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,420 kg | 1,544 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 468 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 215/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Enasave EC300 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Flexible Transverse Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Electro hydraulic power steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | e-Pedal, Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | Yes | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Xenon headlamp | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Front seats with electric lumbar & massage function | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Split folding rear seats | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Automatic dual zone air-conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Yes | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map + Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | Yes | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 5" Display Radio/CD Player with USB, Bluetooth, AUX-in and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Yes | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Yes | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Yes | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 6.6 kW Wallbox, 7" Information Display, Climate Control Timer |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 3-year/60,000 km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Complimentary Usage of Nissan SUV, MPV or Pick-up for 23 Days per Year |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.