Nissan LEAF vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Kia Sportage
- Length175.0 in
- Height61.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,256 lb – 3,342 lb
- 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)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 134 lb heavier (3,299 lb vs 3,433 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 3.4 in taller (61.0 in vs 64.4 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 134 lb heavier (3,299 lb vs 3,433 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 3.3 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sportage — Kia Sportage has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 175.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 64.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,299 lb | 3,433 lb | 134 lb |
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