Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Nissan LEAF

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.1 in
  • Height56.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Nissan LEAF width69.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.4 in taller (56.6 in vs 61.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 411 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 3,371 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 411 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 3,371 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.4 in taller (56.6 in vs 61.0 in)
  3. Length: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.0 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltNissan LEAFDifference
Length177.1 in175.0 in2.1 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in0.7 in
Height56.6 in61.0 in4.4 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,781 lb3,371 lb411 lb

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