Kia Sportage vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Nissan LEAF
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan LEAF width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 1.4 in shorter (175.0 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 2.7 in taller (64.4 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 293 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,725 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 293 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,725 lb)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 2.7 in taller (64.4 in vs 61.7 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 1.4 in shorter (175.0 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 176.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 61.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,725 lb | 293 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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