Spec Sizes

Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Nissan LEAF

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

Side view
  • Length173.2 in
  • Height65.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.9 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,139 lb – 3,488 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Nissan LEAF width69.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Tucson is 1.8 in shorter (173.2 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Tucson is 4.2 in taller (65.2 in vs 61.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 57 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,371 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Hyundai Tucson is 4.2 in taller (65.2 in vs 61.0 in)
  2. Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 57 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,371 lb)
  5. Length: Hyundai Tucson is 1.8 in shorter (173.2 in vs 175.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai TucsonNissan LEAFDifference
Length173.2 in175.0 in1.8 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in2.0 in
Height65.2 in61.0 in4.2 in
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in2.4 in
Ground clearance7.0 in——
Curb weight3,314 lb3,371 lb57 lb

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