Nissan LEAF vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · BMW X1

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 X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 1.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: BMW X1 is 1.5 in taller (61.4 in vs 62.9 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 150 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,620 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 150 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,620 lb)
  3. Height: BMW X1 is 1.5 in taller (61.4 in vs 62.9 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 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 1.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAFNissan LEAF is narrower by 1.2 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
Length176.4 in175.4 in1.0 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in1.2 in
Height61.4 in62.9 in1.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance6.3 in7.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,471 lb3,620 lb150 lb

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