Nissan LEAF vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Kia Sportage
- Length176.4 in
- Height61.4 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,538 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 3.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 207 lb heavier (3,742 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 207 lb heavier (3,742 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 3.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 64.8 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 64.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,742 lb | 3,535 lb | 207 lb |
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