Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs BMW i3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · BMW i3

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

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height61.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,508 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • BMW i3 width69.9 in – 70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW i3 is 18.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 158.2 in)
  • Width: BMW i3 is 0.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Height: BMW i3 is 1.4 in taller (61.4 in vs 62.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 351 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,120 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW i3 is 18.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 158.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 351 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,120 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
  4. Height: BMW i3 is 1.4 in taller (61.4 in vs 62.8 in)
  5. Width: BMW i3 is 0.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 18.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for BMW i3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFBMW i3Difference
Length176.4 in158.2 in18.2 in
Width70.5 in70.2 in0.3 in
Height61.4 in62.8 in1.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in5.1 in
Ground clearance6.3 in——
Curb weight3,471 lb3,120 lb351 lb

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