Nissan LEAF vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Toyota Prius
- Length176.4 in
- Height61.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,508 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 2.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in taller (61.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 426 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 426 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,045 lb)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.3 in taller (61.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 2.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF has 1.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 178.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 58.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,471 lb | 3,045 lb | 426 lb |
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