Nissan Sentra vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Nissan LEAF
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,131 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Nissan LEAF width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 4.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 1.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 61.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 375 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 375 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Length: Nissan LEAF is 4.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.0 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 1.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 61.0 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Nissan LEAF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 175.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 61.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,019 lb | 3,393 lb | 375 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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