Kia Niro vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Nissan LEAF
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Nissan LEAF width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 3.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 0.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 61.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 174 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,364 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 174 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,364 lb)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 3.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 0.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 61.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 175.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 61.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,190 lb | 3,364 lb | 174 lb |
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