Kia Sportage vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Nissan LEAF
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,466 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan LEAF width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 3.4 in taller (64.4 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 59 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,371 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Sportage is 3.4 in taller (64.4 in vs 61.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 59 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,371 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 175.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 61.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,312 lb | 3,371 lb | 59 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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