Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Nissan LEAF Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Nissan LEAF

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,113 lb – 3,230 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Nissan LEAF width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 61.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 299 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,471 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 299 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,471 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 61.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan LEAF is 0.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Nissan LEAF
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekNissan LEAFDifference
Length175.8 in176.4 in0.6 in
Width71.0 in70.5 in0.5 in
Height63.6 in61.4 in2.2 in
Wheelbase104.9 in106.3 in1.4 in
Ground clearance8.7 in6.3 in2.4 in
Curb weight3,172 lb3,471 lb299 lb

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