Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Nissan LEAF

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

Side view
  • Length182.1 in – 183.6 in
  • Height58.9 in – 59.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 6.5 in
  • Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,076 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Nissan LEAF width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 6.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 61.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 754 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 3,725 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 754 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 3,725 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 2.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 61.7 in)
  3. Length: Nissan LEAF is 6.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 176.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraNissan LEAFDifference
Length182.8 in176.4 in6.4 in
Width69.3 in70.5 in1.2 in
Height59.0 in61.7 in2.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight2,971 lb3,725 lb754 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 183.6 in).

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