Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Subaru Crosstrek

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height61.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.3 in
  • Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,508 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in taller (61.4 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 299 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,172 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 299 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,172 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in taller (61.4 in vs 63.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length176.4 in175.8 in0.6 in
Width70.5 in71.0 in0.5 in
Height61.4 in63.6 in2.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.9 in1.4 in
Ground clearance6.3 in8.7 in2.4 in
Curb weight3,471 lb3,172 lb299 lb

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