Nissan LEAF vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Kia Sportage

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
  • Kia Sportage width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Kia Sportage is 3.4 in taller (61.0 in vs 64.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 59 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 3,312 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Kia Sportage is 3.4 in taller (61.0 in vs 64.4 in)
  2. Width: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
  4. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 59 lb heavier (3,371 lb vs 3,312 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAFNissan LEAF is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAFBased on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFKia SportageDifference
Length175.0 in175.0 in0.0 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in3.3 in
Height61.0 in64.4 in3.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in2.4 in
Ground clearance7.0 in
Curb weight3,371 lb3,312 lb59 lb

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