Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Nissan LEAF

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Nissan LEAF width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan LEAF is 6.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 61.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 678 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,742 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 678 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,742 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 4.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 61.5 in)
  3. Length: Nissan LEAF is 6.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 176.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan LEAF — Based on length × width (Nissan LEAF)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraNissan LEAFDifference
Length182.7 in176.4 in6.3 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in1.0 in
Height57.0 in61.5 in4.5 in
Wheelbase106.8 in106.3 in0.5 in
Ground clearance4.8 in——
Curb weight3,065 lb3,742 lb678 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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