Kia Niro vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Nissan LEAF
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,227 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Nissan LEAF width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 4.9 in shorter (171.5 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 1.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 579 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,742 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 579 lb heavier (3,164 lb vs 3,742 lb)
- Length: Kia Niro is 4.9 in shorter (171.5 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 1.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 61.7 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 176.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 61.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,164 lb | 3,742 lb | 579 lb |
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