Subaru Crosstrek vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Nissan LEAF

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

Side view
  • Length175.2 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,109 lb – 3,208 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Nissan LEAF width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.2 in shorter (175.2 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.9 in taller (63.6 in vs 61.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 567 lb heavier (3,159 lb vs 3,725 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 567 lb heavier (3,159 lb vs 3,725 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.9 in taller (63.6 in vs 61.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.2 in shorter (175.2 in vs 176.4 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekNissan LEAFDifference
Length175.2 in176.4 in1.2 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in0.4 in
Height63.6 in61.7 in1.9 in
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in2.6 in
Ground clearance8.7 in——
Curb weight3,159 lb3,725 lb567 lb

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

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