Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Honda Insight

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
  • Honda Insight width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Insight is 2.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 172.3 in)
  • Width: Honda Insight is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.8 in taller (61.0 in vs 56.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 544 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 2,755 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 544 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 2,755 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.8 in taller (61.0 in vs 56.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
  4. Width: Honda Insight is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Length: Honda Insight is 2.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 172.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Honda Insight
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFHonda InsightDifference
Length175.0 in172.3 in2.7 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in3.0 in
Height61.0 in56.2 in4.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in5.9 in
Curb weight3,298 lb2,755 lb544 lb

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