Nissan LEAF vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · BMW X1
- Length175.0 in
- Height61.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,256 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width69.7 in
- BMW X1 width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 1.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 0.2 in taller (61.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 411 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 411 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.7 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 1.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 176.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 176.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 60.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,709 lb | 411 lb |
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