Nissan LEAF vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · BMW X1
- Length175.0 in
- Height61.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,256 lb – 3,342 lb
- 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
- 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)
- Height: BMW X1 is 2.5 in taller (61.0 in vs 63.5 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- 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 X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.0 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 | 174.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 63.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,299 lb | 3,649 lb | 350 lb |
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