Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Chevrolet Volt

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 Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 4.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 5.3 in taller (61.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 194 lb heavier (3,725 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan LEAF is 5.3 in taller (61.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 194 lb heavier (3,725 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  3. Length: Nissan LEAF is 4.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFChevrolet VoltDifference
Length176.4 in180.4 in4.0 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in0.7 in
Height61.7 in56.4 in5.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.1 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,725 lb3,531 lb194 lb

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

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