BMW X1 vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Nissan LEAF
- Length175.4 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan LEAF width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 1.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.5 in taller (62.9 in vs 61.4 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 150 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,471 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 150 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,471 lb)
- Height: BMW X1 is 1.5 in taller (62.9 in vs 61.4 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.5 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 1.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.2 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 | 175.4 in | 176.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 61.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb | 3,471 lb | 150 lb |
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