Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Subaru Impreza

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
  • Curb weight3,385 lb – 3,401 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.1 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 318 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,076 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 318 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,076 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.1 in taller (61.0 in vs 57.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan LEAF is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length175.0 in177.1 in2.1 in
Width69.7 in69.6 in0.1 in
Height61.0 in57.9 in3.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance—6.0 in—
Curb weight3,393 lb3,076 lb318 lb

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