Nissan LEAF vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Toyota Prius
- Length175.0 in
- Height61.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,323 lb – 3,405 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 3.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.9 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 319 lb heavier (3,364 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 319 lb heavier (3,364 lb vs 3,045 lb)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.9 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 3.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 178.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 58.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,364 lb | 3,045 lb | 319 lb |
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