Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 vs 2023 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 width72.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 0.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in narrower (70.5 in vs 72.6 in)
  • Height: BMW X1 is 3.2 in taller (61.4 in vs 64.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 280 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,750 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 280 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,750 lb)
  2. Height: BMW X1 is 3.2 in taller (61.4 in vs 64.6 in)
  3. Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in narrower (70.5 in vs 72.6 in)
  4. Length: Nissan LEAF is 0.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFBMW X1Difference
Length176.4 in177.2 in0.8 in
Width70.5 in72.6 in2.1 in
Height61.4 in64.6 in3.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.0 in0.3 in
Ground clearance6.3 in——
Curb weight3,471 lb3,750 lb280 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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