Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,323 lb – 3,405 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 4.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.8 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.6 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.6 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.4 in)
  2. Length: Nissan LEAF is 4.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.5 in)
  3. Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.8 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length175.0 in179.5 in4.5 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in0.8 in
Height61.0 in57.4 in3.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance6.3 in——
Curb weight3,364 lb——

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