Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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 weight3,323 lb – 3,405 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 206 lb heavier (3,364 lb vs 3,159 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 206 lb heavier (3,364 lb vs 3,159 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 weight3,364 lb3,159 lb206 lb

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