Spec Sizes

Nissan LEAF vs Tesla Model 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Tesla Model 3

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

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height61.4 in – 61.6 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,538 lb – 3,946 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Tesla Model 3 width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 8.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 184.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.9 in taller (61.5 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 84 lb heavier (3,742 lb vs 3,826 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.9 in taller (61.5 in vs 56.6 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.2 in)
  3. Length: Nissan LEAF is 8.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 184.8 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 2.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 84 lb heavier (3,742 lb vs 3,826 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Tesla Model 3
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFTesla Model 3Difference
Length176.4 in184.8 in8.4 in
Width70.5 in72.8 in2.3 in
Height61.5 in56.6 in4.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in6.9 in
Curb weight3,742 lb3,826 lb84 lb

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