Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length176.4 in
- Height61.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,508 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 3.1 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.9 in taller (61.4 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.9 in taller (61.4 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 3.1 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 179.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 57.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,471 lb | — | — |
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