Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Chevrolet Cruze

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
  • Curb weight3,385 lb – 3,401 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 6.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 181.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.9 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 310 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,083 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 310 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,083 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.9 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.1 in)
  3. Length: Nissan LEAF is 6.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 181.0 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length175.0 in181.0 in6.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in1.0 in
Height61.0 in58.1 in2.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,393 lb3,083 lb310 lb

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