Nissan LEAF vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Kia Niro

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
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,323 lb – 3,405 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Kia Niro width71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Niro is 3.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 171.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 0.6 in taller (61.0 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 174 lb heavier (3,364 lb vs 3,190 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 174 lb heavier (3,364 lb vs 3,190 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Niro is 3.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 171.5 in)
  3. Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.1 in)
  4. Height: Nissan LEAF is 0.6 in taller (61.0 in vs 60.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFKia NiroDifference
Length175.0 in171.5 in3.5 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in1.4 in
Height61.0 in60.4 in0.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance6.3 in6.3 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,364 lb3,190 lb174 lb

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