Nissan's Leaf Claims 367 MPG - Is It Better Than The Chevy Volt? - 8/12/09

Yesterday, General Motors claimed that the much-hyped Chevy Volt would get a amazing 230 mpg. As some critics have pointed out, the calculation is a bit misleading -- for one, the Volt's gas engine only kicks in after 40 miles of battery driving. But General Moters is certainly counting on the Volt to serve as evidence that it has reconnected with consumer interests, and the car is believed to be a direct attack against the popular Toyota Prius.

As the Christian Science Monitor points out, Nissan is laughing at GM's entry into the space. Using the same formula as GM, Nissan claims 367 miles per gallon for its all-electric Leaf. In fact, yesterday Nissan took at shot at the Volt on its Twitter feed:

"Nissan Leaf = 367 mpg, no tailpipe, and no gas required. Oh yeah, and it'll be affordable too"

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