Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Subaru Crosstrek

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 weight3,256 lb – 3,342 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 0.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.6 in taller (61.0 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 190 lb heavier (3,299 lb vs 3,109 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 190 lb heavier (3,299 lb vs 3,109 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.6 in taller (61.0 in vs 63.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  5. Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.4 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length175.0 in175.2 in0.2 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in0.4 in
Height61.0 in63.6 in2.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance6.3 in8.7 in2.4 in
Curb weight3,299 lb3,109 lb190 lb

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