Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Nissan LEAF
- Length164.0 in
- Height62.8 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,563 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Nissan LEAF width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 12.4 in shorter (164.0 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.1 in taller (62.8 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 179 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 3,742 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 12.4 in shorter (164.0 in vs 176.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 179 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 3,742 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.1 in taller (62.8 in vs 61.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 12.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 176.4 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 61.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,563 lb | 3,742 lb | 179 lb |
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