Spec Sizes

Honda HR-V vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Nissan LEAF

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

Side view
  • Length170.4 in
  • Height63.2 in
  • Wheelbase102.8 in
  • Ground clearance5.4 in
  • Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,150 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.8 in
  • Nissan LEAF width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda HR-V is 6.0 in shorter (170.4 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Honda HR-V is 0.7 in narrower (69.8 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Honda HR-V is 1.7 in taller (63.2 in vs 61.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 615 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 3,643 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 615 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 3,643 lb)
  2. Length: Honda HR-V is 6.0 in shorter (170.4 in vs 176.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Height: Honda HR-V is 1.7 in taller (63.2 in vs 61.5 in)
  5. Width: Honda HR-V is 0.7 in narrower (69.8 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda HR-VNissan LEAFDifference
Length170.4 in176.4 in6.0 in
Width69.8 in70.5 in0.7 in
Height63.2 in61.5 in1.7 in
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in3.5 in
Ground clearance5.4 in——
Curb weight3,028 lb3,643 lb615 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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