Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Chevrolet Bolt EV

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

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height61.4 in – 62.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,516 lb – 3,934 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 13.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 163.2 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.7 in taller (61.7 in vs 63.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 119 lb heavier (3,725 lb vs 3,607 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 13.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 163.2 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 119 lb heavier (3,725 lb vs 3,607 lb)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.7 in taller (61.7 in vs 63.4 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EVChevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EVChevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EVBased on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFChevrolet Bolt EVDifference
Length176.4 in163.2 in13.2 in
Width70.5 in69.5 in1.0 in
Height61.7 in63.4 in1.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in3.9 in
Curb weight3,725 lb3,607 lb119 lb

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