Nissan LEAF vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height61.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,256 lb – 3,342 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 0.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 174.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: BMW X1 is 2.5 in taller (61.0 in vs 63.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 350 lb heavier (3,299 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 350 lb heavier (3,299 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  3. Height: BMW X1 is 2.5 in taller (61.0 in vs 63.5 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAFNissan LEAF is narrower by 2.0 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAFBased on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFBMW X1Difference
Length175.0 in174.8 in0.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in2.0 in
Height61.0 in63.5 in2.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance6.3 in7.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,299 lb3,649 lb350 lb

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