Nissan LEAF vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 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 weight3,256 lb – 3,340 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Ford Focus width71.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 0.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 175.1 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 303 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 2,995 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 303 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 2,995 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.7 in)
  3. Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  5. Length: Nissan LEAF is 0.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 175.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAFNissan LEAF is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAFNissan LEAF is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAFBased on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFFord FocusDifference
Length175.0 in175.1 in0.1 in
Width69.7 in71.8 in2.1 in
Height61.0 in57.7 in3.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight3,298 lb2,995 lb303 lb

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