BMW i3 vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Nissan LEAF
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Nissan LEAF width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 18.0 in shorter (157.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 1.0 in taller (62.0 in vs 61.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 500 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 3,299 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 500 lb heavier (2,799 lb vs 3,299 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 18.0 in shorter (157.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: BMW i3 is 1.0 in taller (62.0 in vs 61.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 175.0 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 61.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 106.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,799 lb | 3,299 lb | 500 lb |
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