Head to head · Hatchback (EV)
Volkswagen ID.3 vs Nissan Leaf
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Nissan Leaf comes out ahead of the Volkswagen ID.3, winning 2 of the 3 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Volkswagen ID.3 | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £16,200 (2023, 25,500 mi) | £11,650 (2023, 23,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 43% · wins | 38% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 74 | 83 · wins |
| Average mpg | — | — |
| Insurance group | 18 | 16 · wins |
| Road tax / year | £200 | £200 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
ID.3 vs Leaf — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the ID.3 or the Leaf?
The Nissan Leaf scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 83 against the Volkswagen ID.3's 74 out of 100.
Which holds its value better, the ID.3 or the Leaf?
The Volkswagen ID.3 — it keeps about 43% of its original price after three years, against 38% for the Nissan Leaf.
How much does a used ID.3 cost compared with a Leaf?
A roughly three-year-old Volkswagen ID.3 is worth about £16,200 at typical mileage, against about £11,650 for the equivalent Nissan Leaf.