Nissan LEAF vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Ford Focus

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 weight3,366 lb – 3,375 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.4 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 738 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 2,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 738 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 2,633 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.4 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FocusFord Focus is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFFord FocusDifference
Length175.0 in175.0 in0.0 in
Width69.7 in67.8 in1.9 in
Height61.0 in58.6 in2.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.9 in3.4 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight3,371 lb2,633 lb738 lb

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