BMW X1 vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Nissan LEAF
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan LEAF width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 0.2 in shorter (174.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 2.5 in taller (63.5 in vs 61.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 350 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,299 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 350 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,299 lb)
- Height: BMW X1 is 2.5 in taller (63.5 in vs 61.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 175.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 61.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,299 lb | 350 lb |
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