Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Ford Focus ST

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

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height61.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,508 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Ford Focus ST width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 4.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 171.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.0 in taller (61.4 in vs 58.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 248 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,223 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 248 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,223 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.0 in taller (61.4 in vs 58.4 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus ST is 4.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 171.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.2 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFFord Focus STDifference
Length176.4 in171.7 in4.7 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in1.2 in
Height61.4 in58.4 in3.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.3 in4.7 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,471 lb3,223 lb248 lb

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